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Shimrock Family History

Shimrock 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: Shamrock, Hamrock, Sharrock, Shrock, Shorrock, Shinnick, Shedlock

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Where is the Shimrock family from?

You can see how Shimrock families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimrock family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shimrock family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shimrock's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shimrock families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimrock surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shimrock ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shimrock. 100% of Shimrock 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 90 census records available for the last name Shimrock. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimrock 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shimrock. 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 41 military records available for the last name Shimrock. For the veterans among your Shimrock ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimrock lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Shimrock life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shimrock in 1962 was 79, and 92 in 2002.

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