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Shramek Family History

Shramek Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Šrámek (see Sramek) and of its Polish and Jewish (Ashkenazic) cognate Szramek (see Schramek).

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


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Where is the Shramek family from?

You can see how Shramek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shramek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shramek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Shramek families living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shramek's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shramek families in 1880.
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What did your Shramek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shramek. 38% of Shramek men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Shramek women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shramek were Shipping Clerk and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Shipping Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    67%
  • Maid
    34%

What Shramek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shramek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shramek 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Shramek. 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 276 military records available for the last name Shramek. For the veterans among your Shramek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shramek lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Shramek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shramek in 1959 was 57, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shramek 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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