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Shimmick Family History

Shimmick 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: Shinnick, Dimmick, Kimmick, Shimmin, Dimick, Shimizu, Shadrick

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Where is the Shimmick family from?

You can see how Shimmick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimmick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shimmick families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shimmick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shimmick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimmick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shimmick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shimmick. 100% of Shimmick men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shimmick women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Shimmick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Shimmick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimmick 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shimmick. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shimmick. For the veterans among your Shimmick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimmick lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Shimmick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shimmick in 1966 was 65, and 89 in 2002.

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