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Shismar Family History

Shismar 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: Chismar, Shima, Shipman, Chizmar, Simar, Shimer, Shivar, Shirar

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Where is the Shismar family from?

You can see how Shismar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shismar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shismar family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Shismar's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Shismar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shismar 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 1 census records available for the last name Shismar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shismar 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shismar. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shismar. For the veterans among your Shismar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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