Shimko Family History

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Shimko Name Meaning

Belorussian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from a pet form of a personal name equivalent to Simon (Yiddish Shimen).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Simko, Sirko, Shimkus, Sinko, Shimon, Klimko, Simo, Shimek, Schimke

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Shimko Family Origin

Where is the Shimko family from?

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

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Shimko Family Occupations

What did your Shimko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Shimko Historical Records

What Shimko family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shimko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimko census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 182 immigration records available for the last name Shimko. 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 Card

There are 935 military records available for the last name Shimko. For the veterans among your Shimko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Shimko Life Expectancy

What is the average Shimko lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Shimko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shimko in 1941 was 68, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimko ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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