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Shammas Family History

Shammas Surname Meaning

Arabic (Levant): status name in the Christian community from shammās ‘deacon sexton’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Shammas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shammas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shammas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Shammas families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shammas's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shammas families in 1891.
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There are 580 census records available for the last name Shammas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shammas 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

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There are 45 military records available for the last name Shammas. For the veterans among your Shammas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shammas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shammas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shammas in 1958 was 63, and 74 in 2004.

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