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Shermack Family History

Shermack Surname 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: Sherman, Sherlock, Sherick, Chermak, Stelmack, Sherrick, Herrick

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Where is the Shermack family from?

You can see how Shermack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shermack family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shermack families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shermack families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shermack's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shermack families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shermack 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 Shermack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shermack. 100% of Shermack women worked as a 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Shermack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 230 census records available for the last name Shermack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shermack 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shermack. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shermack. For the veterans among your Shermack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shermack lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Shermack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shermack in 1970 was 70, and 83 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shermack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shermack 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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