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Shiminski Family History

Shiminski 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: Siminski, Sieminski, Sliwinski, Skibinski, Shemanski, Slominski

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Where is the Shiminski family from?

You can see how Shiminski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiminski family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shiminski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Shiminski families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiminski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shiminski families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiminski 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 Shiminski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shiminski. 100% of Shiminski men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Shiminski women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Shiminski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Shiminski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiminski 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 Shiminski. 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 35 military records available for the last name Shiminski. For the veterans among your Shiminski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiminski lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shiminski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shiminski in 1964 was 75, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiminski

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiminski 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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