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Shimomoto Family History

Shimomoto 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: Shimamoto, Shimomura, Hamamoto, Ishimoto, Minamoto, Iwamoto, Simmons

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Where is the Shimomoto family from?

You can see how Shimomoto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimomoto family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shimomoto families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shimomoto's in USA. California had the highest population of Shimomoto families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimomoto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shimomoto ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shimomoto ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Shimomoto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimomoto 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Shimomoto. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shimomoto. For the veterans among your Shimomoto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimomoto lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Shimomoto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shimomoto in 1965 was 77, and 89 in 1991.

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