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Shimshock Family History

Shimshock 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: Shamrock, Hiscock, Shinnick, Shedlock, Chisholm, Shock, Weinstock

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Where is the Shimshock family from?

You can see how Shimshock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimshock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Shimshock families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 35% of all the recorded Shimshock's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shimshock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimshock 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 Shimshock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shimshock. 64% of Shimshock men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shimshock women worked as a Maid.

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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
    64%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Miner
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Shimshock family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 407 census records available for the last name Shimshock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimshock 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shimshock. 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 159 military records available for the last name Shimshock. For the veterans among your Shimshock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimshock lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shimshock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shimshock in 1959 was 50, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimshock 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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