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Koshiyama Family History

Koshiyama 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: Nishiyama, Moriyama, Yoshihara, Yoshikawa, Koyama, Oshima, Yoshinaga

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Where is the Koshiyama family from?

You can see how Koshiyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Koshiyama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Koshiyama families living in Hawaii. This was about 75% of all the recorded Koshiyama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Koshiyama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Koshiyama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Koshiyama ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Koshiyama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Koshiyama 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Koshiyama. 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 29 military records available for the last name Koshiyama. For the veterans among your Koshiyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Koshiyama lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Koshiyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Koshiyama in 1963 was 73, and 98 in 2001.

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