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Shamy Family History

Shamy Surname Meaning

Arabic (Egypt and Syria): variant of Shami.

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


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Where is the Shamy family from?

You can see how Shamy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shamy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Shamy families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shamy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shamy families in 1880.
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What did your Shamy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamy. 100% of Shamy men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Shamy women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Worker
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Shamy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 610 census records available for the last name Shamy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamy 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 193 immigration records available for the last name Shamy. 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 106 military records available for the last name Shamy. For the veterans among your Shamy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shamy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shamy in 1962 was 70, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shamy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamy 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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