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Miyaji Family History

Miyaji 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: Miyake, Minami, Mikami, Miya, Milani, Miyata, Maki, Mari, Mira, Minas

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Where is the Miyaji family from?

You can see how Miyaji families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Miyaji family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Miyaji families living in California. This was about 69% of all the recorded Miyaji's in USA. California had the highest population of Miyaji families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Miyaji surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Miyaji ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Miyaji. 60% of Miyaji men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%
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Census Records

There are 211 census records available for the last name Miyaji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Miyaji 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 854 immigration records available for the last name Miyaji. 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 110 military records available for the last name Miyaji. For the veterans among your Miyaji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Miyaji lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Miyaji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Miyaji in 1962 was 59, and 75 in 2004.

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