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Shoemacker Family History

Shoemacker 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: Shoemaker, Shoemake, Shomaker, Schoemaker, Hofacker, Schomaker

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Where is the Shoemacker family from?

You can see how Shoemacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoemacker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoemacker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Shoemacker families living in Ontario. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shoemacker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shoemacker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoemacker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shoemacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shoemacker. 22% of Shoemacker men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Shoemacker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shoemacker were Painter and Saleswoman.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    29%
  • Maid
    22%
  • Machine Operator
    22%
  • Saleswoman
    15%

What Shoemacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shoemacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoemacker 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shoemacker. 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 63 military records available for the last name Shoemacker. For the veterans among your Shoemacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoemacker lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1993, in the United States, Shoemacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shoemacker in 1981 was 81, and 87 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoemacker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoemacker 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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