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Shoemcker Family History

Shoemcker 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, Hoecker, Shomaker, Schoemaker, Stoecker

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Where is the Shoemcker family from?

You can see how Shoemcker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoemcker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shoemcker families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shoemcker's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shoemcker families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Shoemcker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoemcker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shoemcker. 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 Shoemcker. For the veterans among your Shoemcker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoemcker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoemcker 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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