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Shooshan Family History

Shooshan 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: Shoopman, Horsman, Hoshaw, Shahan, Sheehan, Shostak, Shanahan

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Where is the Shooshan family from?

You can see how Shooshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shooshan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shooshan families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shooshan's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shooshan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shooshan 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 Shooshan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Dentist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shooshan. 100% of Shooshan men worked as a Dentist.

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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

  • Dentist
    100%

What Shooshan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Shooshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shooshan 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Shooshan. 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 101 military records available for the last name Shooshan. For the veterans among your Shooshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shooshan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Shooshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shooshan in 1968 was 77, and 49 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shooshan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shooshan 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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