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Shumet Family History

Shumet 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: Grumet, Shumate, Samet, Shutt, Shum, Shuart, Shuler, Hume, Shimek

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Where is the Shumet family from?

You can see how Shumet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumet family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shumet families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shumet family living in Georgia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shumet's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Shumet families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumet 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 18 census records available for the last name Shumet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumet 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shumet. 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 Shumet. For the veterans among your Shumet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumet lifespan?

Average Shumet life expectancy in 1998 was 17 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumet 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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