This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shimizu family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shimizu Family History

Shimizu Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 清水 ‘pure water’; the characters are also read Kiyomizu. It is found throughout Japan especially in the east.

One family bearing this name is descended from Tokugawa Shigeyoshi (1745–1795) a son of the 9th Tokugawa Shōgun Ieshige.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shimizu family from?

You can see how Shimizu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimizu family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Shimizu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Shimizu families living in British Columbia. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shimizu's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shimizu families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimizu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shimizu ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shimizu. 50% of Shimizu men worked as a Labourer.

View Census Data for Shimizu | Data not to scale

*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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Fisherman
    25%

What Shimizu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shimizu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimizu census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Shimizu

Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Shimizu. 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.

View all Shimizu immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shimizu. For the veterans among your Shimizu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shimizu military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shimizu family history

Discover More

What is the average Shimizu lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shimizu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shimizu in 1955 was 45, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimizu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimizu 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shimizu family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial