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Shemain Family History

Shemain 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, Shean, Sherrin, Seemann, Shein, Demain, Shevlin, Seman

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Where is the Shemain family from?

You can see how Shemain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shemain families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemain's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Shemain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemain 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 Shemain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemain 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shemain. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shemain. For the veterans among your Shemain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemain lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2000, in the United States, Shemain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shemain in 1981 was 69, and 86 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemain 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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