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Shiroma Family History

Shiroma Surname Meaning

Japanese: written 城間 ‘(one who lives) between the castles’ apparently a Japanized form of the Okinawan names Gushikuma and Gusukuma which have the same meaning.

It is rare in Japan but more common in the Ryūkyū Islands.

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


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Where is the Shiroma family from?

You can see how Shiroma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiroma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shiroma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 45 Shiroma families living in Hawaii. This was about 82% of all the recorded Shiroma's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shiroma families in 1920.
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What did your Shiroma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiroma. 46% of Shiroma men worked as a Laborer and 26% of Shiroma women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shiroma were Farm Hand and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    46%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    7%
  • Farm Hand
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    26%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • House Maid
    14%
  • Maid
    12%

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Census Records

There are 957 census records available for the last name Shiroma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiroma 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 Shiroma. 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 334 military records available for the last name Shiroma. For the veterans among your Shiroma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiroma lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shiroma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shiroma in 1953 was 52, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiroma 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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