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Showmaker Family History

Showmaker 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: Shomaker, Shoemaker, Shewmaker, Schomaker, Shoemake, Schoemaker

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Where is the Showmaker family from?

You can see how Showmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Showmaker family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Showmaker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Showmaker family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Showmaker's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Showmaker families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Showmaker 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 Showmaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Showmaker. 54% of Showmaker men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Showmaker women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    47%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Showmaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Showmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Showmaker 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Showmaker. 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 100 military records available for the last name Showmaker. For the veterans among your Showmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Showmaker lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Showmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Showmaker in 1946 was 59, and 61 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Showmaker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Showmaker 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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