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Shamion Family History

Shamion 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: Shamoon, Shamon, Samson, Champion, Shannon, Siemion, Sharron, Shain

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Where is the Shamion family from?

You can see how Shamion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamion family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shamion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shamion families living in New York. This was about 47% of all the recorded Shamion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shamion families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamion surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shamion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shamion. 100% of Shamion 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Shamion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamion 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shamion. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shamion. For the veterans among your Shamion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamion lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Shamion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shamion in 1983 was 80, and 66 in 2004.

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