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Shumay Family History

Shumay 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, Shumway, Shumar, Shima, Human, Shumate, Shum, Shumard, Thuma

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Where is the Shumay family from?

You can see how Shumay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumay family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shumay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shumay families living in Rhode Island. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shumay's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Shumay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumay 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 Shumay ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Shumay. 100% of Shumay men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shumay women worked as a Teacher.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Shumay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Shumay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumay 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Shumay. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shumay. For the veterans among your Shumay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumay lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shumay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shumay in 1968 was 80, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shumay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumay 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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