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Shiyama Family History

Shiyama 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, Sugiyama, Shimada, Shiroma, Nishiyama, Akiyama

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Where is the Shiyama family from?

You can see how Shiyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiyama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shiyama family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiyama's in USA. California had the highest population of Shiyama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiyama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Shiyama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiyama 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shiyama. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shiyama. For the veterans among your Shiyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiyama lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1963, in the United States, Shiyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shiyama in 1955 was 34, and 76 in 1963.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiyama 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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