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Shimabuku Family History

Shimabuku Surname Meaning

Japanese: short variant of Shimabukuro.

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


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Where is the Shimabuku family from?

You can see how Shimabuku families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimabuku family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 27 Shimabuku families living in Hawaii. This was about 96% of all the recorded Shimabuku's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shimabuku families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimabuku 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 Shimabuku ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shimabuku. 58% of Shimabuku men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shimabuku women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shimabuku were Cane Cutter and Farmer.

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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%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Delivery Man
    15%
  • Cane Cutter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Shimabuku family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 513 census records available for the last name Shimabuku. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimabuku 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Shimabuku. 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 165 military records available for the last name Shimabuku. For the veterans among your Shimabuku ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimabuku lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shimabuku life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shimabuku in 1963 was 52, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimabuku

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimabuku 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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