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Shimoda Family History

Shimoda Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 下田 ‘lower rice paddy’. It is found as a placename and surname throughout Japan.

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


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Where is the Shimoda family from?

You can see how Shimoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimoda family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shimoda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Shimoda families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimoda's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shimoda families in 1911.
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What did your Shimoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shimoda. 24% of Shimoda men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Shimoda women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shimoda were Clerk and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Gardener
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Shimoda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 660 census records available for the last name Shimoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimoda 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shimoda. 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 351 military records available for the last name Shimoda. For the veterans among your Shimoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimoda lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Shimoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shimoda in 1952 was 51, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimoda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimoda 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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