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Sameshima Family History

Sameshima Surname 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: Takeshita, Teshima, Nakashima, Yamashita, Takashima, Kawashima

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Where is the Sameshima family from?

You can see how Sameshima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sameshima family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sameshima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sameshima family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Sameshima's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sameshima families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sameshima surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sameshima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sameshima. 43% of Sameshima men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Sameshima women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sameshima were Proprietor and Manager Cook.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Proprietor
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Manager Cook
    50%

What Sameshima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Sameshima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sameshima 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Sameshima. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 130 military records available for the last name Sameshima. For the veterans among your Sameshima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sameshima lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sameshima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sameshima in 1963 was 86, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sameshima ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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