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Shiraki Family History

Shiraki Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 白木 ‘white tree’. It is found mostly in western Japan. Listed in the Shinsen shōjiroku phonetically as 新良貴.

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


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Where is the Shiraki family from?

You can see how Shiraki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiraki family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shiraki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Shiraki families living in Hawaii. This was about 61% of all the recorded Shiraki's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shiraki families in 1920.
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What did your Shiraki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiraki. 52% of Shiraki men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Shiraki women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiraki were Crane Operator and House Maid.

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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
    52%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Helper
    11%
  • Crane Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • House Maid
    20%

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Census Records

There are 584 census records available for the last name Shiraki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiraki 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Shiraki. 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 196 military records available for the last name Shiraki. For the veterans among your Shiraki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiraki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shiraki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shiraki in 1963 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiraki 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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