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Nagahama Family History

Nagahama 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: Nagasawa, Nakahara, Nakayama, Nagata, Nagarajan, Nakazawa, Nakashima

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Where is the Nagahama family from?

You can see how Nagahama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagahama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Nagahama families living in Hawaii. This was about 57% of all the recorded Nagahama's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Nagahama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagahama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagahama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Student Nurse was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagahama. 100% of Nagahama women worked as a Student Nurse. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Nagahama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagahama 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 514 immigration records available for the last name Nagahama. 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 57 military records available for the last name Nagahama. For the veterans among your Nagahama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagahama lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Nagahama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nagahama in 1966 was 74, and 76 in 2003.

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