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Shiroyama Family History

Shiroyama 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: Shiroma, Hirayama, Hironaka, Shinohara, Toyama, Shima, Moriyama

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Where is the Shiroyama family from?

You can see how Shiroyama families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiroyama family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shiroyama families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shiroyama's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shiroyama families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiroyama surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shiroyama ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Shiroyama. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiroyama 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Shiroyama. 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 70 military records available for the last name Shiroyama. For the veterans among your Shiroyama ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiroyama lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shiroyama life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shiroyama in 1971 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

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