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Shomer Family History

Shomer 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: Homer, Schomer, Spomer, Shover, Somer, Shimer, Shober, Shomper

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Where is the Shomer family from?

You can see how Shomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shomer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Shomer families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shomer's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shomer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomer 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 Shomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shomer. 25% of Shomer men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shomer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shomer were Truck Driver and Machine Operator.

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Tailor
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Salesgirl
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Machine Operator
    23%

What Shomer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomer 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 283 immigration records available for the last name Shomer. 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 256 military records available for the last name Shomer. For the veterans among your Shomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Shomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shomer in 1951 was 51, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shomer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomer 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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