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Shirayama Family History

Shirayama 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: Hirayama, Shiroma, Murayama, Shima, Moriyama, Shibata, Salama

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Where is the Shirayama family from?

You can see how Shirayama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shirayama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shirayama family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shirayama's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shirayama families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Shirayama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shirayama 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Shirayama. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shirayama. For the veterans among your Shirayama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shirayama lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1998, in the United States, Shirayama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shirayama in 1987 was 88, and 81 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shirayama 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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