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Shimata Family History

Shimata 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: Shibata, Shimada, Shima, Shumate, Hirata, Shimoda, Shehata, Hata

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Where is the Shimata family from?

You can see how Shimata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimata family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shimata families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shimata's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shimata families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimata 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 130 census records available for the last name Shimata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimata 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Shimata. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shimata. For the veterans among your Shimata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimata lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shimata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shimata in 1959 was 64, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimata 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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