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Shumney Family History

Shumney 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: Chumney, Chumley, Summey, Sumner, Hurney, Churney, Shumsky, Shumway

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Where is the Shumney family from?

You can see how Shumney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumney family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shumney families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Shumney families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shumney's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shumney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumney 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 87 census records available for the last name Shumney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumney 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shumney. 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 26 military records available for the last name Shumney. For the veterans among your Shumney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumney lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Shumney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shumney in 1968 was 89, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shumney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumney 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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