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Shahum Family History

Shahum Name 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: Sharum, Shaum, Shah, Sham, Shahid, Shahan, Saum, Sahm, Shum, Hahm

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Where is the Shahum family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shahum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shahum. 100% of Shahum men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Shahum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahum 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shahum. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Shahum. For the veterans among your Shahum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahum lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Shahum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shahum in 1967 was 77, and 52 in 2002.

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