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Okiyama Family History

Okiyama 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: Akiyama, Moriyama, Oyama, Koyama, Yokoyama, Toyama, Sugiyama, Okuma

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Where is the Okiyama family from?

You can see how Okiyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Okiyama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Okiyama family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Okiyama's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Okiyama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Okiyama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Okiyama ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and None were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Okiyama. 34% of Okiyama men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Okiyama women worked as a None. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Gardener
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • None
    100%
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Okiyama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Okiyama 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Okiyama. 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 25 military records available for the last name Okiyama. For the veterans among your Okiyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Okiyama lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1994, in the United States, Okiyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Okiyama in 1971 was 94, and 67 in 1994.

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