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Shoemaster Family History

Shoemaster 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: Shoemate, Shoemaker, Lowmaster, Bowmaster, Shoemake, Shomaker

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Where is the Shoemaster family from?

You can see how Shoemaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoemaster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shoemaster family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoemaster's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shoemaster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoemaster 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 Shoemaster ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Upholsterer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shoemaster. 100% of Shoemaster men worked as an Upholsterer.

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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

  • Upholsterer
    100%

What Shoemaster family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Shoemaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoemaster 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 Shoemaster. 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 Shoemaster. For the veterans among your Shoemaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoemaster lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Shoemaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shoemaster in 1980 was 94, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoemaster

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoemaster 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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