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Shomody Family History

Shomody 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: Shimoda, Shomo, Hood, Goody, Sonoda, Sloboda, Moody, Shenoy, Swoboda

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Where is the Shomody family from?

You can see how Shomody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomody family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shomody family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shomody's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Shomody families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomody 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 Shomody ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Miner
    100%

What Shomody family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Shomody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomody 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shomody. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shomody. For the veterans among your Shomody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomody lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Shomody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shomody in 1958 was 51, and 85 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shomody

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomody 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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