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Shamer Family History

Shamer 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: Hamer, Shaer, Shaver, Shaler, Shaner, Stamer, Shames, Shimer, Shafer

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Where is the Shamer family from?

You can see how Shamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shamer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Shamer families living in Maryland. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shamer's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shamer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamer. 28% of Shamer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shamer women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Plumber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamer 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Shamer. 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 276 military records available for the last name Shamer. For the veterans among your Shamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shamer in 1968 was 65, and 62 in 2004.

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