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Shingu Family History

Shingu 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: Shing, Sheng, Shin, Singh, Shine, Ching, Swing, Shinn, Shang, Sing

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Where is the Shingu family from?

You can see how Shingu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shingu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shingu families living in California. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shingu's in USA. California had the highest population of Shingu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shingu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shingu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shingu. 100% of Shingu men 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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Shingu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shingu 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Shingu. 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 91 military records available for the last name Shingu. For the veterans among your Shingu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shingu lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Shingu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shingu in 1969 was 90, and 82 in 2001.

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