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Shamay Family History

Shamay 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: Shamah, Shima, Sama, Swamy, Sharaf, Sham, Shams, Hamby, Shahan, Samad

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Where is the Shamay family from?

You can see how Shamay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamay family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shamay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shamay family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shamay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shamay families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamay 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 139 census records available for the last name Shamay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamay 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Shamay. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Shamay. For the veterans among your Shamay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamay lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Shamay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shamay in 1959 was 60, and 23 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamay 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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