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Shuemaker Family History

Shuemaker 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: Shoemaker, Shumaker, Shoemake, Shomaker, Schoemaker, Shumake

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Where is the Shuemaker family from?

You can see how Shuemaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuemaker family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuemaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Shuemaker families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuemaker's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shuemaker families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuemaker 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 Shuemaker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shuemaker. 24% of Shuemaker men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shuemaker women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shuemaker were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Shuemaker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shuemaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuemaker 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Shuemaker. 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 190 military records available for the last name Shuemaker. For the veterans among your Shuemaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuemaker lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shuemaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shuemaker in 1962 was 68, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuemaker 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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