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Shoji Family History

Shoji Surname Meaning

Japanese (Shōji): written 小路 ‘(one who lives near a) small road’. It is not common in Japan.

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


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Where is the Shoji family from?

You can see how Shoji families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoji family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Shoji families living in California. This was about 28% of all the recorded Shoji's in USA. California had the highest population of Shoji families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoji 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 Shoji ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoji. 38% of Shoji men worked as a Rancher and 60% of Shoji women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoji were Farm Laborer and Rotail Clerk.

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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

  • Rancher
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Rotail Clerk
    40%

What Shoji family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Shoji. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoji 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shoji. 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 243 military records available for the last name Shoji. For the veterans among your Shoji ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoji lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shoji life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shoji in 1964 was 92, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoji

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoji 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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