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Shikami Family History

Shikami 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: Mikami, Shiraki, Shirazi, Shirai, Ashikaga, Shima, Shim, Sakai

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Where is the Shikami family from?

You can see how Shikami families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shikami family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shikami families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shikami's in USA. California had the highest population of Shikami families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shikami 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 Shikami ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shikami. 100% of Shikami women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Shikami family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Shikami. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shikami 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shikami. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shikami. For the veterans among your Shikami ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shikami lifespan?

Average Shikami life expectancy in 1985 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shikami

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shikami 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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