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Shuemate Family History

Shuemate 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: Shumate, Shoemate, Shoemake, Shumake, Hungate, Shumard, Shute, Shuman

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Where is the Shuemate family from?

You can see how Shuemate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuemate family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shuemate families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shuemate families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shuemate's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Shuemate families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shuemate 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 Shuemate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shuemate. 75% of Shuemate men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Manager
    25%

What Shuemate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 186 census records available for the last name Shuemate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuemate 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shuemate. 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 50 military records available for the last name Shuemate. For the veterans among your Shuemate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuemate lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shuemate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shuemate in 1971 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shuemate

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuemate 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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