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Shomes Family History

Shomes 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: Somes, Shames, Sholes, Thomes, Shores, Homes, Thomas, Homer, Rhodes

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Where is the Shomes family from?

You can see how Shomes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shomes families living in Georgia. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shomes's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Shomes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomes 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 123 census records available for the last name Shomes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomes 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shomes. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shomes. For the veterans among your Shomes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shomes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shomes in 1967 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomes 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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