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Ishimura Family History

Ishimura 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: Nishimura, Ishihara, Yoshimura, Shima, Ishikawa, Shibuya, Kimura

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Where is the Ishimura family from?

You can see how Ishimura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishimura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Ishimura families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ishimura's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Ishimura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ishimura surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ishimura ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Ishimura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishimura 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Ishimura. 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 24 military records available for the last name Ishimura. For the veterans among your Ishimura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ishimura lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Ishimura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Ishimura in 1975 was 85, and 79 in 2003.

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