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Shumcher Family History

Shumcher 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: Sucher, Hulcher, Schumacher, Huscher, Shumaker, Summer, Bucher

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Where is the Shumcher family from?

You can see how Shumcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumcher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shumcher families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shumcher's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shumcher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumcher 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 39 census records available for the last name Shumcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumcher 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 Shumcher. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shumcher. For the veterans among your Shumcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumcher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumcher 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shumcher

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