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Shymowsky Family History

Shymowsky 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: Szymkowski, Shumsky, Smykowski, Sadowsky, Sadowski, Senkowski

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Where is the Shymowsky family from?

You can see how Shymowsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shymowsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shymowsky family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shymowsky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shymowsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shymowsky 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 6 census records available for the last name Shymowsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shymowsky 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shymowsky. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shymowsky. For the veterans among your Shymowsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shymowsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shymowsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shymowsky in 1966 was 85, and 88 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shymowsky 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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