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Shimatsu Family History

Shimatsu 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: Shima, Shibata, Shimizu, Komatsu, Shumate, Shirts, Shimada, Shilts

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Where is the Shimatsu family from?

You can see how Shimatsu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimatsu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shimatsu families living in Hawaii. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shimatsu's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shimatsu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimatsu 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 Shimatsu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shimatsu. 75% of Shimatsu 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
    75%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Shimatsu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Shimatsu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimatsu 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Shimatsu. 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 65 military records available for the last name Shimatsu. For the veterans among your Shimatsu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimatsu lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shimatsu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shimatsu in 1971 was 82, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimatsu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimatsu 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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