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Shookman Family History

Shookman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schuckmann or of its regular variant Schuchmann. Compare Shuckman.

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


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Where is the Shookman family from?

You can see how Shookman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shookman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shookman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Shookman families living in Missouri. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shookman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shookman families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Shookman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shookman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shookman. 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 69 military records available for the last name Shookman. For the veterans among your Shookman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shookman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shookman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shookman in 1965 was 76, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shookman 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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