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Shimazaki Family History

Shimazaki 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: Yamazaki, Shimada, Miyazaki, Shemanski, Shiraki, Shirazi, Hamasaki

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Where is the Shimazaki family from?

You can see how Shimazaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimazaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shimazaki families living in Hawaii. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shimazaki's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shimazaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimazaki 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 32 census records available for the last name Shimazaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimazaki 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Shimazaki. 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 56 military records available for the last name Shimazaki. For the veterans among your Shimazaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimazaki lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Shimazaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shimazaki in 1966 was 78, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimazaki 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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