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Shomier Family History

Shomier 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: Shomper, Sommer, Homer, Stonier, Shorter, Shier, Hosier, Schomer

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Where is the Shomier family from?

You can see how Shomier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shomier families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shomier families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shomier's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shomier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shomier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Shomier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomier 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shomier. 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 23 military records available for the last name Shomier. For the veterans among your Shomier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomier lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1998, in the United States, Shomier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shomier in 1983 was 51, and 89 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomier 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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