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Shoshone Family History

Shoshone 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: Shotton, Hoshino, Hoehne, Shone, Scorsone, Sansone, Roshon, Hoston

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Where is the Shoshone family from?

You can see how Shoshone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoshone family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoshone families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Shoshone families living in Nevada. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoshone's in USA. Nevada had the highest population of Shoshone families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoshone 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 306 census records available for the last name Shoshone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoshone 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shoshone. 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 38 military records available for the last name Shoshone. For the veterans among your Shoshone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoshone lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Shoshone life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shoshone in 1969 was 31, and 40 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoshone 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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