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Shumon Family History

Shumon 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: Shimon, Shuman, Shamon, Simon, Salmon, Huron, Human, Sermon, Shum

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Where is the Shumon family from?

You can see how Shumon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shumon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shumon families living in Indiana. This was about 22% of all the recorded Shumon's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Shumon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumon 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 179 census records available for the last name Shumon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumon 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shumon. 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 Shumon. For the veterans among your Shumon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumon lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2000, in the United States, Shumon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shumon in 1960 was 49, and 72 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumon 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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