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Shuma Family History

Shuma 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: Shima, Shum, Thuma, Shuba, Shuman, Shuda, Shumar, Shema, Hua, Azuma

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Where is the Shuma family from?

You can see how Shuma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuma family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Shuma families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuma's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shuma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuma 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 Shuma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor and Farmers Wife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shuma. 40% of Shuma men worked as a Labor and 100% of Shuma women worked as a Farmers Wife.

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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

  • Labor
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmers Wife
    100%

What Shuma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Shuma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuma 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Shuma. 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 59 military records available for the last name Shuma. For the veterans among your Shuma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuma lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shuma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shuma in 1962 was 53, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shuma

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuma 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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