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Shiraishi Family History

Shiraishi Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 白石 ‘white rock’. It is found mostly in west-central Japan and the island of Shikoku.

It is also a habitational name from a place in Rikuchū (now Iwate prefecture).

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


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Where is the Shiraishi family from?

You can see how Shiraishi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiraishi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Shiraishi families living in Hawaii. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shiraishi's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shiraishi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiraishi 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 Shiraishi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiraishi. 22% of Shiraishi men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Shiraishi women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiraishi were Stevedore and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Gardener
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Stevedore
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Cook
    14%
  • Salesgirl
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%

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Census Records

There are 734 census records available for the last name Shiraishi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiraishi 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Shiraishi. 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 314 military records available for the last name Shiraishi. For the veterans among your Shiraishi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiraishi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shiraishi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shiraishi in 1965 was 77, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiraishi 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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