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Shomake Family History

Shomake 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: Shoemake, Shomaker, Shumake, Shumate, Schomaker, Shoemate, Shoemaker

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Where is the Shomake family from?

You can see how Shomake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shomake family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shomake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shomake family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shomake's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shomake families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shomake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shomake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shomake. 67% of Shomake 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
    67%
  • Flower Feed
    34%
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Census Records

There are 398 census records available for the last name Shomake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shomake 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shomake. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shomake. For the veterans among your Shomake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shomake lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shomake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shomake in 1955 was 69, and 86 in 2004.

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