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Shamshoian Family History

Shamshoian 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: Samson, Shahan, Shanahan, Tashjian, Shamoon, Shamoun, Shahinian

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Where is the Shamshoian family from?

You can see how Shamshoian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamshoian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shamshoian families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shamshoian's in USA. California had the highest population of Shamshoian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamshoian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shamshoian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Preparator Side were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamshoian. 100% of Shamshoian men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Shamshoian women worked as a Preparator Side. .

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Preparator Side
    60%
  • Packer
    40%
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What Shamshoian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Shamshoian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamshoian 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shamshoian. 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 47 military records available for the last name Shamshoian. For the veterans among your Shamshoian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamshoian lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shamshoian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shamshoian in 1959 was 56, and 91 in 2004.

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