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Shinohara Family History

Shinohara Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 篠原 ‘plain of bamboo grass’. It is not common in Japan and is found mostly in the eastern part of the country and in the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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You can see how Shinohara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinohara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shinohara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Shinohara family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shinohara's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shinohara families in 1911.
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What did your Shinohara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shinohara. 50% of Shinohara men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Shinohara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinohara 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

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Draft Cards

There are 102 military records available for the last name Shinohara. For the veterans among your Shinohara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinohara lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Shinohara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shinohara in 1961 was 68, and 72 in 2003.

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