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Shomar Family History

Shomar 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: Sholar, Shumar, Thomas, Omar, Homer, Shima, Sloman, Solar, Hoar

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Where is the Shomar family from?

You can see how Shomar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shomar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shomar family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shomar's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Shomar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomar 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 150 census records available for the last name Shomar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomar 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shomar. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shomar. For the veterans among your Shomar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomar lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Shomar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shomar in 1965 was 76, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomar 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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