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Shewmake Name Meaning

Variant of Shoemake 1 a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shewmaker, Shoemake, Shumaker, Shomaker, Shumake, Shake, Shoemaker

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Where is the Shewmake family from?

You can see how Shewmake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shewmake family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shewmake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shewmake families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shewmake's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shewmake families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shewmake surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shewmake ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shewmake. 32% of Shewmake men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Shewmake women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shewmake were Foreman and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Teacher
    10%
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What Shewmake family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shewmake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shewmake 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Shewmake. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 757 military records available for the last name Shewmake. For the veterans among your Shewmake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shewmake lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shewmake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shewmake in 1962 was 57, and 65 in 2004.

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