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Shamas Family History

Shamas 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: Shams, Shames, Shammas, Stamas, Shamis, Shamah, Thomas, Shima, Sama

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Where is the Shamas family from?

You can see how Shamas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Shamas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Shamas families living in Worcestershire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shamas's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Shamas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamas 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 Shamas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamas. 25% of Shamas men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Shamas women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shamas were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    22%
  • Cook
    22%
  • Servant
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%

What Shamas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shamas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamas 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 312 immigration records available for the last name Shamas. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 126 military records available for the last name Shamas. For the veterans among your Shamas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamas lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shamas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shamas in 1957 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamas 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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