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Shishim Family History

Shishim 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: Hashim, Shishido, Ishii, Shim, Chisholm, Shahid, Higham, Onishi

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Where is the Shishim family from?

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

What did your Shishim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Barber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shishim. 100% of Shishim men worked as a Barber. .

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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

  • Barber
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Shishim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shishim 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Shishim. 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 193 military records available for the last name Shishim. For the veterans among your Shishim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shishim lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Shishim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shishim in 1973 was 59, and 74 in 1996.

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