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Shimkas Family History

Shimkas 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: Shimkus, Shima, Shimko, Shammas, Simas, Simkus, Thomas, Shim, Shankar

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Where is the Shimkas family from?

You can see how Shimkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimkas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shimkas families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shimkas's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Shimkas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimkas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Shimkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimkas 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shimkas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shimkas. For the veterans among your Shimkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimkas lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Shimkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shimkas in 1972 was 80, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimkas 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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