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Shigeoka Family History

Shigeoka 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: Shiroma, Hiraoka, Shimek, Shimoda, Sigona, Simeon, Shima, Shibata

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Where is the Shigeoka family from?

You can see how Shigeoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shigeoka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shigeoka families living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Shigeoka's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shigeoka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shigeoka 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 Shigeoka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shigeoka. 72% of Shigeoka men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    72%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Shigeoka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Shigeoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shigeoka 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Shigeoka. 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 45 military records available for the last name Shigeoka. For the veterans among your Shigeoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shigeoka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shigeoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shigeoka in 1966 was 86, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shigeoka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shigeoka 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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