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Nagami Family History

Nagami 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: Nagai, Zagami, Nagata, Badami, Nagano, Adami, Nagar, Nagi, Nagao

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Where is the Nagami family from?

You can see how Nagami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nagami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Nagami families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Nagami's in USA. California had the highest population of Nagami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nagami surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nagami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nagami. 100% of Nagami women worked as a Farm Helper. .

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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

  • Farm Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Nagami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nagami 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Nagami. 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 82 military records available for the last name Nagami. For the veterans among your Nagami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nagami lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Nagami life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Nagami in 1959 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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