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Shoda Family History

Shoda Surname Meaning

Japanese (Shōda): written 小田 ‘small rice paddy’; an alternative pronunciation of the name Oda. It is not common in Japan.

The name can also be written 庄田 or 正田 using the characters for ‘level’ or ‘correct’.

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


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Where is the Shoda family from?

You can see how Shoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoda family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shoda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Shoda families living in Berkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shoda's in United Kingdom. Berkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shoda families in 1891.
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What did your Shoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoda. 26% of Shoda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shoda women 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
    26%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • New Worker
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoda 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 554 immigration records available for the last name Shoda. 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 330 military records available for the last name Shoda. For the veterans among your Shoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shoda in 1963 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoda 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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