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Miyashita Name Meaning

Japanese: written 宮下 ‘(one who lives) below the shrine’. It is found mostly in eastern Japan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Miyahira, Miyashiro, Kinoshita, Yamashita, Miyamoto, Morishita

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Where is the Miyashita family from?

You can see how Miyashita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miyashita family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Miyashita families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Miyashita families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Miyashita's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Miyashita families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miyashita surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miyashita ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Miyashita. 100% of Miyashita men worked as a Fisherman. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Fisherman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Miyashita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miyashita census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 858 immigration records available for the last name Miyashita. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Miyashita. For the veterans among your Miyashita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miyashita lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Miyashita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Miyashita in 1960 was 48, and 83 in 2004.

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