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Shigemi Family History

Shigemi 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: Shima, Shim, Niemi, Seiger, Stigers, Shield, Shine, Thiem, Shier

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Where is the Shigemi family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shigemi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shigemi ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dressmaker
    100%

What Shigemi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Shigemi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shigemi 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Shigemi. 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 38 military records available for the last name Shigemi. For the veterans among your Shigemi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shigemi lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Shigemi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shigemi in 1969 was 82, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shigemi 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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