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Nishioka Name Meaning

Japanese: written 西岡 ‘western hill’. This is a common placename and surname; the surname is found mostly in western Japan and the island of Okinawa. Some bearers are of samurai descent.

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


Similar surnames: Nishimura, Nishiyama, Nishida, Yoshioka, Nishihara, Nishikawa

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Where is the Nishioka family from?

You can see how Nishioka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishioka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Nishioka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Nishioka family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishioka's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Nishioka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishioka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nishioka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dressmaker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nishioka. 36% of Nishioka men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Nishioka women worked as a Dressmaker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nishioka were Accountant and Helper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    28%
  • Maid
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Helper
    19%
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Census Records

There are 841 census records available for the last name Nishioka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishioka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Nishioka. 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 324 military records available for the last name Nishioka. For the veterans among your Nishioka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishioka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Nishioka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Nishioka in 1957 was 45, and 76 in 2004.

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