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Shigaura Family History

Shigaura 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: Shibata, Figura, Sinatra, Ishihara, Chiara, Shibuya, Sciarra, Shimada

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

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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Shigaura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shigaura 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shigaura. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Shigaura. For the veterans among your Shigaura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shigaura lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Shigaura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Shigaura in 1972 was 86, and 77 in 2003.

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