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Shimkus Family History

Shimkus Surname Meaning

Altered form of Lithuanian Šimkus (see Simkus).

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


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Where is the Shimkus family from?

You can see how Shimkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 60 Shimkus families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Shimkus's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shimkus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimkus 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 Shimkus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shimkus. 30% of Shimkus men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Shimkus women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shimkus were Janitor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Janitor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Inspector
    12%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Seamstress
    6%

What Shimkus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shimkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimkus 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 352 immigration records available for the last name Shimkus. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shimkus. For the veterans among your Shimkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimkus lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Shimkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shimkus in 1948 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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