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Shomgard Family History

Shomgard 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: Sogard, Hoggard, Shumard, Hogard, Lombard, Stoddard, Howard, Haggard

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Where is the Shomgard family from?

You can see how Shomgard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomgard family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shomgard family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shomgard's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shomgard families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomgard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shomgard ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shomgard ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Shomgard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomgard 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shomgard. 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 23 military records available for the last name Shomgard. For the veterans among your Shomgard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomgard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Shomgard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shomgard in 1962 was 68, and 85 in 1999.

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