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Shumak Family History

Shumak 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: Shuman, Shumake, Shumar, Shima, Human, Shumate, Shuck, Shum, Shumard

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Where is the Shumak family from?

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

What did your Shumak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shumak. 45% of Shumak 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
    45%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Soldier
    23%
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What Shumak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 471 census records available for the last name Shumak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumak 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shumak. 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 40 military records available for the last name Shumak. For the veterans among your Shumak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Shumak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shumak in 1966 was 65, and 75 in 2002.

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