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Shibukawa Family History

Shibukawa Surname 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: Shibata, Ishikawa, Shibuya, Ashikaga, Yoshikawa, Shukla, Ichikawa

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Where is the Shibukawa family from?

You can see how Shibukawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shibukawa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shibukawa family living in Hawaii. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shibukawa's in USA. Hawaii and 1 other state had the highest population of Shibukawa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shibukawa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Shibukawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shibukawa 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Shibukawa. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Shibukawa. For the veterans among your Shibukawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shibukawa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shibukawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shibukawa in 1968 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shibukawa 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.

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