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Shmara Family History

Shmara 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: Samara, Kamara, Sharp, Sharaf, Mara, Hara, Chiara, Smart, Shimada

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Where is the Shmara family from?

You can see how Shmara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shmara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shmara family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shmara's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shmara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shmara 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 9 census records available for the last name Shmara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmara 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shmara. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shmara. For the veterans among your Shmara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmara lifespan?

Average Shmara life expectancy in 2001 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shmara 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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