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Shimshick Family History

Shimshick 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: Shinnick, Shishido, Dimick, Smithwick, Shimizu, Schick, Shadrick

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimshick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Shimshick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimshick 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shimshick. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shimshick. For the veterans among your Shimshick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimshick lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Shimshick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shimshick in 1972 was 53, and 79 in 1999.

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