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Shoomer Family History

Shoomer 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: Shooter, Sommer, Homer, Holmer, Spooner, Woomer, Stromer, Shorter

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Where is the Shoomer family from?

You can see how Shoomer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoomer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoomer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Shoomer families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoomer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shoomer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoomer 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 Shoomer ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Rentier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shoomer. 100% of Shoomer men worked as a Rentier.

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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 1921

  • Rentier
    100%

What Shoomer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Shoomer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoomer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shoomer. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shoomer. For the veterans among your Shoomer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoomer lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Shoomer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shoomer in 1973 was 76, and 102 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoomer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoomer 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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