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Shomin Family History

Shomin 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: Chopin, Sloman, Shin, Suomi, Homan, Soman, Sorin, Momin, Shoun, Shein

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Where is the Shomin family from?

You can see how Shomin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shomin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Shomin families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shomin's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Shomin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomin 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 Shomin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shomin. 25% of Shomin men worked as a Laborer.

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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%
  • Wood Cutter
    25%
  • Bartender
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%

What Shomin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 647 census records available for the last name Shomin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomin 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shomin. 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 84 military records available for the last name Shomin. For the veterans among your Shomin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shomin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shomin in 1966 was 81, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomin 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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