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Shump Family History

Shump 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: Stump, Shum, Sump, Shimp, Shamp, Shupp, Shima, Shim, Shu, Thum

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Where is the Shump family from?

You can see how Shump families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shump family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shump families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Shump families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shump's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shump families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shump surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shump ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shump. 30% of Shump men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Millwright
    12%
  • Mechanics Helper
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shump. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shump 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Shump. 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 155 military records available for the last name Shump. For the veterans among your Shump ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shump lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shump life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shump in 1962 was 51, and 82 in 2004.

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