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Shohet Family History

Shohet 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: Shore, Shoe, Short, Shott, Shove, Shorey, Hohlt, Shone, Shover

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Where is the Shohet family from?

You can see how Shohet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shohet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shohet families living in Indiana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Shohet's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Shohet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shohet 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 Shohet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shohet. 100% of Shohet men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 399 census records available for the last name Shohet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shohet 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Shohet. 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 78 military records available for the last name Shohet. For the veterans among your Shohet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shohet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shohet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shohet in 1964 was 89, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shohet 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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