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Shiro Family History

Shiro Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 城 ‘castle’. It is another pronunciation of the character for the surname Jō (see Jo).

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


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Where is the Shiro family from?

You can see how Shiro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiro family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Shiro families living in Derbyshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Shiro's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Shiro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiro 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 Shiro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiro. 34% of Shiro men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Shiro women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiro were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Seamer
    25%
  • Clerical
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shiro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiro 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 436 immigration records available for the last name Shiro. 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 154 military records available for the last name Shiro. For the veterans among your Shiro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shiro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shiro in 1964 was 83, and 52 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiro 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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