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Shumen Family History

Shumen 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: Shuman, Shen, Human, Shum, Shuler, Suen, Homen, Paumen, Hume, Shimek

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Where is the Shumen family from?

You can see how Shumen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shumen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shumen families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shumen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shumen families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Shumen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shumen. 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 30 military records available for the last name Shumen. For the veterans among your Shumen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Shumen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shumen in 1966 was 72, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumen 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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