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Shymanski Family History

Shymanski 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: Shemanski, Szymanski, Symanski, Schimanski, Sieminski, Romanski

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Where is the Shymanski family from?

You can see how Shymanski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shymanski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shymanski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Shymanski families living in Wisconsin. This was about 26% of all the recorded Shymanski's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shymanski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shymanski 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 Shymanski ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Spragger was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shymanski. 50% of Shymanski men worked as a Spragger.

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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

  • Spragger
    50%
  • Waiter
    50%

What Shymanski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Shymanski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shymanski 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Shymanski. 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 141 military records available for the last name Shymanski. For the veterans among your Shymanski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shymanski lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shymanski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shymanski in 1959 was 59, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shymanski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shymanski 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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