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Shogen Family History

Shogen 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: Hogen, Skogen, Shogren, Showen, Shoen, Hagen, Shen, Spoden, Bogen

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Where is the Shogen family from?

You can see how Shogen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shogen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shogen family living in Minnesota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shogen's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Shogen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shogen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Shogen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shogen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Shogen. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shogen. For the veterans among your Shogen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shogen lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1998, in the United States, Shogen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shogen in 1995 was 90, and 65 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shogen 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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