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Shermak Family History

Shermak 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, Chermak, Herman, Cermak, Shera, Sharma, Scherman, Sedmak

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Where is the Shermak family from?

You can see how Shermak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shermak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shermak families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Shermak families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Shermak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Shermak families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shermak 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 Shermak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shermak. 34% of Shermak men worked as a Carpenter and 100% of Shermak women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Attendant
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Shermak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Shermak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shermak 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shermak. 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 34 military records available for the last name Shermak. For the veterans among your Shermak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shermak lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Shermak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shermak in 1961 was 44, and 71 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shermak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shermak 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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