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Shamiah Family History

Shamiah 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: Shamah, Shaia, Shammas, Shamis, Shambach, Sharrah, Shaikh, Damian

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Where is the Shamiah family from?

You can see how Shamiah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamiah family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shamiah family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shamiah's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shamiah families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamiah 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 Shamiah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shamiah. 100% of Shamiah men worked as a Cutter.

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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 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

What Shamiah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Shamiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamiah 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 Shamiah. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shamiah. For the veterans among your Shamiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamiah lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Shamiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Shamiah in 1970 was 79, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shamiah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamiah 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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