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Shumac Family History

Shumac 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: Shuman, Shumar, Shima, Human, Shumate, Shum, Shumard, Thuma, Shuba

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Where is the Shumac family from?

You can see how Shumac families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumac family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shumac families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shumac families living in Tennessee. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shumac's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Shumac families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumac 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 133 census records available for the last name Shumac. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumac 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shumac. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shumac. For the veterans among your Shumac ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumac lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shumac life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shumac in 1967 was 85, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumac 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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