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Shumey Family History

Shumey 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: Shuey, Sumey, Chumley, Summey, Shirey, Shum, Shuler, Tumey, Hume

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Where is the Shumey family from?

You can see how Shumey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shumey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shumey families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shumey's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shumey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumey 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 144 census records available for the last name Shumey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumey 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shumey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shumey. For the veterans among your Shumey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumey lifespan?

Average Shumey life expectancy in 1999 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumey 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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