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Shimane Family History

Shimane 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: Shimanek, Shima, Shumate, Shine, Shimada, Shipman, Shane, Sliman

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Where is the Shimane family from?

You can see how Shimane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shimane family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shimane's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shimane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimane 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 Shimane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shimane. 100% of Shimane 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
    100%

What Shimane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Shimane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimane 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Shimane. 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 51 military records available for the last name Shimane. For the veterans among your Shimane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimane lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shimane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shimane in 1968 was 77, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimane 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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