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Shoumate Family History

Shoumate 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: Shumate, Shoemate, Shoemake, Shumake, Holgate, Shumard, Shute

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Where is the Shoumate family from?

You can see how Shoumate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoumate family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoumate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shoumate family living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoumate's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shoumate families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoumate 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 42 census records available for the last name Shoumate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoumate 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shoumate. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shoumate. For the veterans among your Shoumate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoumate lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2002, in the United States, Shoumate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shoumate in 1989 was 53, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoumate 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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