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Minakami Family History

Minakami 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: Murakami, Minami, Mikami, Kawakami, Nakai, Miyazaki, Nakama, Minardi

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Where is the Minakami family from?

You can see how Minakami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Minakami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Minakami families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Minakami's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Minakami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Minakami surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Minakami ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Minakami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Minakami 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Minakami. 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 15 military records available for the last name Minakami. For the veterans among your Minakami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Minakami lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Minakami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Minakami in 1966 was 94, and 82 in 1990.

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