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Shigens Family History

Shigens 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: Stigers, Stigen, Shives, Shiers, Signs, Hagens, Shivers, Shires

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Where is the Shigens family from?

You can see how Shigens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shigens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shigens family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Shigens's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Shigens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shigens 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 Shigens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shigens 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shigens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shigens. For the veterans among your Shigens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shigens 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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