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Shimak Family History

Shimak 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: Shima, Shimek, Slimak, Simak, Shim, Shimada, Sima, Svitak, Shipman

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Where is the Shimak family from?

You can see how Shimak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shimak families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shimak's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shimak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimak 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 Shimak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shimak. 60% of Shimak men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shimak women worked as an Operator.

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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
    60%
  • Odd Jobs
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Shimak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Shimak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimak 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shimak. 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 64 military records available for the last name Shimak. For the veterans among your Shimak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shimak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shimak in 1967 was 31, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimak 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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