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Shitara Family History

Shitara 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, Ishihara, Chiara, Shimada, Sciara, Sitar, Shira, Sitarz

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Where is the Shitara family from?

You can see how Shitara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shitara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shitara family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shitara's in USA. California had the highest population of Shitara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shitara 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 Shitara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shitara. 100% of Shitara men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Shitara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Shitara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shitara 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shitara. 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 40 military records available for the last name Shitara. For the veterans among your Shitara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shitara lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2000, in the United States, Shitara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shitara in 1975 was 65, and 86 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shitara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shitara 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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