This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shigeta family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shigeta Family History

Shigeta Surname Meaning

Japanese: variously written the most common form being 重田 ‘important paddy’. Others are 繁田 or 茂田 both ‘overgrown paddy’ or 滋田 ‘flourishing paddy’.

Some forms of the name substitute 太 ‘large’ for the second character.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shigeta family from?

You can see how Shigeta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shigeta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Shigeta families living in Hawaii. This was about 32% of all the recorded Shigeta's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shigeta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shigeta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shigeta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shigeta. 31% of Shigeta men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Shigeta women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shigeta were Helper and Maid.

View Census Data for Shigeta | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Helper
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Shigeta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 366 census records available for the last name Shigeta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shigeta census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shigeta

Passenger Lists

There are 826 immigration records available for the last name Shigeta. 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.

View all Shigeta immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 124 military records available for the last name Shigeta. For the veterans among your Shigeta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shigeta military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shigeta family history

Discover More

What is the average Shigeta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shigeta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shigeta in 1962 was 78, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shigeta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shigeta 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shigeta family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial