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Shibutani Family History

Shibutani 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: Shintani, Shibata, Shibuya, Shipton, Shaban, Shireman, Shipman

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Where is the Shibutani family from?

You can see how Shibutani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shibutani family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shibutani family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shibutani's in USA. California had the highest population of Shibutani families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shibutani 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 14 census records available for the last name Shibutani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shibutani 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Shibutani. 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 Shibutani. For the veterans among your Shibutani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shibutani lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2004, in the United States, Shibutani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shibutani in 1986 was 94, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shibutani 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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