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Shinsato Family History

Shinsato Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 新里 ‘new village’. It is found mostly in the Ryūkyū Islands.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shinsato family from?

You can see how Shinsato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinsato family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Shinsato families living in Hawaii. This was about 68% of all the recorded Shinsato's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shinsato families in 1920.
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What did your Shinsato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shinsato. 75% of Shinsato men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shinsato women worked as a Helper.

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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
    75%
  • Fisherman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Shinsato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinsato 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 829 immigration records available for the last name Shinsato. 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 63 military records available for the last name Shinsato. For the veterans among your Shinsato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinsato lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shinsato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Shinsato in 1964 was 72, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinsato 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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