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Shumard Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Chamard .

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


Similar surnames: Shuford, Shumar, Huard, Hazard, Shumate, Sharar, Shepard, Cunard

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Where is the Shumard family from?

You can see how Shumard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shumard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Shumard families living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shumard's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shumard families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shumard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shumard. 35% of Shumard men worked as a Farmer and 29% of Shumard women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shumard were Carpenter and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    29%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shumard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumard 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Shumard. 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 799 military records available for the last name Shumard. For the veterans among your Shumard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumard lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shumard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shumard in 1955 was 64, and 88 in 2004.

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