Ishi Family History

Ishi Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Shi, Ishii, Nishi, Oishi, Kishi, Ish, Chi, Ash, Shim, Shu

1,000 record(s) for Ishi

250	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
57	Military Records
270	Immigration Records
427	Census and Voter Lists
47	Member Trees

Where is the Ishi family from?

You can see how Ishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ishi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ishi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Ishi families living in Hawaii. This was about 62% of all the recorded Ishi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Ishi families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ishi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ishi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ishi. 100% of Ishi men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Ishi women worked as a Maid.

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

Laborer

100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

100%

What Ishi family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 427 census records available for the last name Ishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ishi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 270 immigration records available for the last name Ishi. 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.

Military Records

There are 57 military records available for the last name Ishi. For the veterans among your Ishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Ishi lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1976, in the United States, Ishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Ishi in 1968 was 67, and 87 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ishi ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.