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Shurmaster Family History

Shurmaster 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: Burmaster, Shumate, Shuster, Shumaker, Huffmaster, Burmester, Master

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Where is the Shurmaster family from?

You can see how Shurmaster families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurmaster family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shurmaster family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shurmaster's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shurmaster families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurmaster 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 26 census records available for the last name Shurmaster. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurmaster 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shurmaster. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shurmaster. For the veterans among your Shurmaster ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurmaster lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shurmaster life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shurmaster in 1964 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurmaster 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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