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Shosemaker Family History

Shosemaker 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: Shoemaker, Shoemake, Shomaker, Schoemaker, Schomaker, Shoemate

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Where is the Shosemaker family from?

You can see how Shosemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shosemaker family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shosemaker family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shosemaker's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shosemaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shosemaker 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 1 census records available for the last name Shosemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shosemaker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shosemaker. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shosemaker. For the veterans among your Shosemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shosemaker lifespan?

Average Shosemaker life expectancy in 1982 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shosemaker 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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