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Shmase Family History

Shmase 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: Hase, Chase, Shumate, Shade, Shane, Mase, Sease, Simas, Shumake

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Where is the Shmase family from?

You can see how Shmase families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shmase family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Shmase family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shmase's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Shmase families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shmase 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 6 census records available for the last name Shmase. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmase 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shmase. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shmase. For the veterans among your Shmase ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmase lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1995, in the United States, Shmase life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shmase in 1976 was 69, and 88 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shmase 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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