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Kiyoshi Family History

Kiyoshi 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: Miyoshi, Kishi, Koski, Kinoshita, Kikuchi, Kijowski, Hayashi, Konishi

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Where is the Kiyoshi family from?

You can see how Kiyoshi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kiyoshi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kiyoshi families living in California. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kiyoshi's in USA. California had the highest population of Kiyoshi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kiyoshi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kiyoshi ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Kiyoshi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kiyoshi 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 328 immigration records available for the last name Kiyoshi. 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 50 military records available for the last name Kiyoshi. For the veterans among your Kiyoshi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kiyoshi lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1990, in the United States, Kiyoshi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kiyoshi in 1976 was 81, and 81 in 1990.

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