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Shigaya Family History

Shigaya 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, Shibuya, Shimada, Sigala, Ashikaga, Shima, Ishihara

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Where is the Shigaya family from?

You can see how Shigaya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shigaya family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Shigaya family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shigaya's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shigaya families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shigaya 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 19 census records available for the last name Shigaya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shigaya 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Shigaya. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shigaya. For the veterans among your Shigaya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shigaya lifespan?

Average Shigaya life expectancy in 1989 was 94 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shigaya 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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