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Inami Family History

Inami 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: Minami, Nam, Imam, Sinai, Izumi, Iwai, Adami, Nagi, Imai, Sami

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Where is the Inami family from?

You can see how Inami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Inami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Inami family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Inami's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Inami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Inami surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Inami ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Inami ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Inami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Inami 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Inami. 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 58 military records available for the last name Inami. For the veterans among your Inami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Inami lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Inami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Inami in 1964 was 79, and 80 in 2003.

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