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Shoma Family History

Shoma 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: Shima, Soma, Sloma, Choma, Thoma, Scoma, Shoda, Homa, Shema, Shomo

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Where is the Shoma family from?

You can see how Shoma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoma family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoma families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shoma families living in Alabama. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shoma's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Shoma families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 197 census records available for the last name Shoma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoma 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Shoma. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shoma. For the veterans among your Shoma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoma lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1991, in the United States, Shoma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shoma in 1963 was 74, and 67 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoma 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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