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Shoum Family History

Shoum 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: Shoun, Shum, Shoup, Shrum, Shaum, Zhou, Holm, Som, Shim, Shu

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Where is the Shoum family from?

You can see how Shoum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shoum families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shoum's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shoum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoum 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 78 census records available for the last name Shoum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoum 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shoum. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shoum. For the veterans among your Shoum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoum lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Shoum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shoum in 1977 was 80, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoum 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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