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Shumlin Family History

Shumlin 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: Sumlin, Hulin, Hamlin, Shevlin, Shulkin, Shubin, Shimmin, Thulin

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Shumlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumlin 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Shumlin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shumlin. For the veterans among your Shumlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumlin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Shumlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shumlin in 1979 was 81, and 53 in 1995.

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