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Iwamiya Family History

Iwamiya 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: Kamiya, Swamy, Iwai, Iwamoto, Amaya, Iwata, Lamica, Camisa, Miya

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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Iwamiya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Iwamiya 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Iwamiya. 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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There are 74 military records available for the last name Iwamiya. For the veterans among your Iwamiya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Iwamiya lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Iwamiya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Iwamiya in 1971 was 61, and 76 in 2001.

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