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Shoos Family History

Shoos 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: Hoos, Shoop, Soos, Stoos, Shoots, Shows, Shook, Hook, Hood, Stoop

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Where is the Shoos family from?

You can see how Shoos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shoos families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shoos's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shoos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoos 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 88 census records available for the last name Shoos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoos 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shoos. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shoos. For the veterans among your Shoos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoos lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Shoos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shoos in 1963 was 90, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoos 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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