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Iijima Family History

Iijima Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kojima, Tajima, Gioia, Shima, Iida, Zima, Vieira, Mikita, Scrima

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Where is the Iijima family from?

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

What did your Iijima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Iijima. 100% of Iijima men worked as a Clerk. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Iijima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iijima 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 823 immigration records available for the last name Iijima. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Iijima. For the veterans among your Iijima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iijima lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Iijima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Iijima in 1963 was 86, and 94 in 2004.

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