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Shikuma Family History

Shikuma Name 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, Shibuya, Shiroma, Sakuma, Ashikaga, Shim, Shibata, Sekula

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Where is the Shikuma family from?

You can see how Shikuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shikuma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shikuma families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shikuma's in USA. California had the highest population of Shikuma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shikuma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shikuma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shikuma. 100% of Shikuma men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shikuma women worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Shikuma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Shikuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shikuma 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Shikuma. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Shikuma. For the veterans among your Shikuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shikuma lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Shikuma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shikuma in 1969 was 78, and 97 in 2004.

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