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Shimrak Family History

Shimrak 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: Shima, Sirak, Shimek, Shira, Shiraki, Shirk, Shirah, Slimak, Simak

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Where is the Shimrak family from?

You can see how Shimrak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimrak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shimrak family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimrak's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shimrak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimrak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shimrak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Shimrak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimrak 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Shimrak. 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 39 military records available for the last name Shimrak. For the veterans among your Shimrak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimrak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shimrak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shimrak in 1964 was 77, and 74 in 2003.

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