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Shinmura Family History

Shinmura 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: Shimomura, Shima, Sinatra, Shibuya, Kimura, Shimada, Nishimura

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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Shinmura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinmura 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Shinmura. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shinmura. For the veterans among your Shinmura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinmura lifespan?

Between 1991 and 2001, in the United States, Shinmura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shinmura in 1991 was 73, and 80 in 2001.

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