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Shoosmith Family History

Shoosmith Surname Meaning

see Shoesmith.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shoosmith family from?

You can see how Shoosmith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoosmith family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoosmith families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 42 Shoosmith families living in Sussex. This was about 41% of all the recorded Shoosmith's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Shoosmith families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoosmith 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 Shoosmith ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shoosmith. 100% of Shoosmith men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Shoosmith women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%

What Shoosmith family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shoosmith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoosmith 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 367 immigration records available for the last name Shoosmith. 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 254 military records available for the last name Shoosmith. For the veterans among your Shoosmith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoosmith lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shoosmith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shoosmith in 1963 was 82, and 66 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shoosmith

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoosmith 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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