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Shigematsu Family History

Shigematsu 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: Shireman, Shoemate, Sheats, Shima, Shibata, Shields, Stigers, Hageman

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Where is the Shigematsu family from?

You can see how Shigematsu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shigematsu family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shigematsu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Shigematsu families living in Hawaii. This was about 46% of all the recorded Shigematsu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shigematsu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shigematsu 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 Shigematsu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shigematsu. 58% of Shigematsu 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
    58%
  • Farmer
    43%

What Shigematsu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Shigematsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shigematsu 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 680 immigration records available for the last name Shigematsu. 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 122 military records available for the last name Shigematsu. For the veterans among your Shigematsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shigematsu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shigematsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shigematsu in 1962 was 83, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shigematsu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shigematsu 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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