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Shumskas Family History

Shumskas 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: Shumsky, Shumski, Huska, Szumski, Puskas, Shimkus, Shukis, Shuman

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

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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Shumskas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumskas 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 Shumskas. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Shumskas. For the veterans among your Shumskas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumskas lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1993, in the United States, Shumskas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shumskas in 1961 was 61, and 38 in 1993.

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