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Shintani Family History

Shintani Surname Meaning

Japanese: alternative pronunciation of the name Araya or Aratani meaning ‘new valley’.

It is found mostly in western Japan where it is also pronounced Niitani by some bearers.

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


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Where is the Shintani family from?

You can see how Shintani families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shintani family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Shintani families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Shintani families living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shintani's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Shintani families in 1891.
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What did your Shintani ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shintani. 40% of Shintani men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shintani women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shintani were Foreman and Teacher.

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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
    40%
  • Fisherman
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Foreman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Fish Cannery Worker
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

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Census Records

There are 636 census records available for the last name Shintani. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shintani 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shintani. 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 293 military records available for the last name Shintani. For the veterans among your Shintani ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shintani lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shintani life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shintani in 1964 was 73, and 76 in 2004.

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