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Shirakata Family History

Shirakata 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, Hirata, Sakata, Hirayama, Shiraki, Ashikaga, Hirota, Salata

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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Shirakata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirakata 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Shirakata. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Shirakata. For the veterans among your Shirakata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirakata lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1994, in the United States, Shirakata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shirakata in 1977 was 87, and 80 in 1994.

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