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Nishi Name Meaning

Japanese: written 西 ‘west’. It is mainly found in the islands of Kyūshū where two samurai families were based and Okinawa. Some instances in America could be the result of shortening other Japanese names beginning with Nishi-.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Oishi, Onishi, Kishi, Ishii, Konishi, Nishida, Imai, Nish, Risi, Nii

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Where is the Nishi family from?

You can see how Nishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nishi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Nishi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Nishi families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Nishi's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Nishi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nishi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nishi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Nishi. 20% of Nishi men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Nishi women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Nishi were Manager and Farm 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
    20%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Fisherman
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Helper
    24%
  • Servant
    24%
  • Farm Laborer
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Nishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nishi 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Nishi. 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 965 military records available for the last name Nishi. For the veterans among your Nishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nishi lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Nishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Nishi in 1962 was 58, and 79 in 2004.

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