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Shomshor Family History

Shomshor 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: Homsher, Sochor, Shomaker, Hamsher, Thomson, Shomper, Shomo, Sommer

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Where is the Shomshor family from?

You can see how Shomshor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomshor family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shomshor families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Shomshor families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Shomshor's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Shomshor families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomshor 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 Shomshor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shomshor. 43% of Shomshor men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    43%
  • Machinist
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Shomshor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Shomshor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomshor 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shomshor. 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 37 military records available for the last name Shomshor. For the veterans among your Shomshor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomshor lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1993, in the United States, Shomshor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shomshor in 1966 was 82, and 40 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shomshor 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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