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Shiken Family History

Shiken 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: Shen, Shippen, Shin, Stien, Shine, Shier, Sliker, Shire, Heiken

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Where is the Shiken family from?

You can see how Shiken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiken family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shiken family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiken's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shiken families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiken 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 53 census records available for the last name Shiken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiken 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shiken. 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 26 military records available for the last name Shiken. For the veterans among your Shiken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiken lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Shiken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shiken in 1967 was 76, and 61 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiken 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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