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Shouman Family History

Shouman 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: Showman, Shuman, Sloman, Human, Sherman, Homan, Snowman, Holman

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Where is the Shouman family from?

You can see how Shouman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shouman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shouman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shouman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shouman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shouman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shouman 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 127 census records available for the last name Shouman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shouman 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Shouman. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shouman. For the veterans among your Shouman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shouman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Shouman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shouman in 1969 was 85, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shouman 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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