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Shijo Family History

Shijo 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: Shiro, Shi, Chino, Shima, Shim, Shao, Shin, Chico, Shine, Saito

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Where is the Shijo family from?

You can see how Shijo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shijo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shijo families living in California. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shijo's in USA. California had the highest population of Shijo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shijo 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 68 census records available for the last name Shijo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shijo 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Shijo. 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 86 military records available for the last name Shijo. For the veterans among your Shijo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shijo lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2002, in the United States, Shijo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shijo in 1972 was 74, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shijo 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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