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Shamah Family History

Shamah Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Syria and Egypt): variant of Shama.

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


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Where is the Shamah family from?

You can see how Shamah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamah family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Shamah families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Shamah families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shamah's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shamah families in 1911.
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What did your Shamah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shamah. 67% of Shamah 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Shamah family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 528 census records available for the last name Shamah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamah 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Shamah. 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 54 military records available for the last name Shamah. For the veterans among your Shamah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamah lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shamah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shamah in 1955 was 27, and 36 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shamah

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamah 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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