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Komiya Family History

Komiya 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, Kojima, Kotila, Konya, Miya, Komisar, Tomita, Domina, Kooima

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Where is the Komiya family from?

You can see how Komiya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Komiya family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Komiya families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Komiya families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Komiya's in USA. California had the highest population of Komiya families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Komiya surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Komiya ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Komiya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Komiya 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 455 immigration records available for the last name Komiya. 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 26 military records available for the last name Komiya. For the veterans among your Komiya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Komiya lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Komiya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Komiya in 1965 was 61, and 77 in 1997.

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