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Shoja Family History

Shoja 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: Shoda, Soja, Shoji, Shima, Shore, Shock, Sola, Sha, Smola, Soga

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Where is the Shoja family from?

You can see how Shoja families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoja family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shoja family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoja's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shoja families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoja 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 4 census records available for the last name Shoja. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoja 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 immigration records available for the last name Shoja. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shoja. For the veterans among your Shoja ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoja lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1993, in the United States, Shoja life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shoja in 1991 was 34, and 39 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoja

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoja 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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