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Shishman Family History

Shishman 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: Shireman, Shipman, Dishman, Hibshman, Leishman, Hirshman, Tishman

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Where is the Shishman family from?

You can see how Shishman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shishman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shishman family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shishman's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Shishman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shishman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shishman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Shishman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shishman 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 Shishman. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shishman. For the veterans among your Shishman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shishman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Shishman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shishman in 1975 was 78, and 90 in 2002.

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