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Nakaji Family History

Nakaji 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: Nakai, Sakai, Takagi, Nakao, Nakata, Nagai, Nakano, Akagi, Nakama

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Where is the Nakaji family from?

You can see how Nakaji families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nakaji family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Nakaji families living in California. This was about 73% of all the recorded Nakaji's in USA. California had the highest population of Nakaji families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nakaji surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nakaji ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nakaji. 60% of Nakaji men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Proprietor
    40%
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Nakaji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nakaji 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 257 immigration records available for the last name Nakaji. 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 202 military records available for the last name Nakaji. For the veterans among your Nakaji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nakaji lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Nakaji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Nakaji in 1970 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

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