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Shumski Family History

Shumski Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Shumsky.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shumski family from?

You can see how Shumski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumski family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Shumski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Shumski families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shumski's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shumski families in 1891.
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What did your Shumski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shumski. 41% of Shumski men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shumski women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shumski were Salesman and Laundress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Miner
    11%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Saleslady
    30%
  • Laundress
    20%

What Shumski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shumski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumski 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Shumski. 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 210 military records available for the last name Shumski. For the veterans among your Shumski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumski lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shumski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shumski in 1955 was 48, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumski 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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