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Shinjo Family History

Shinjo 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: Chino, Shin, Shine, Hino, Shinn, Siino, Scinto, Sinko, Shimko, Spino

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Where is the Shinjo family from?

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

What did your Shinjo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Can Dept was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shinjo. 50% of Shinjo men worked as a Can Dept. .

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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

  • Can Dept
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Shinjo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinjo 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Shinjo. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shinjo. For the veterans among your Shinjo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinjo lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shinjo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shinjo in 1965 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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