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Shemaitis Family History

Shemaitis 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: Zemaitis, Stamatis, Adomaitis, Sheats, Martis, Matis, Shumate

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Where is the Shemaitis family from?

You can see how Shemaitis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemaitis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shemaitis families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shemaitis's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shemaitis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemaitis 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 51 census records available for the last name Shemaitis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemaitis 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shemaitis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shemaitis. For the veterans among your Shemaitis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemaitis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shemaitis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shemaitis in 1966 was 78, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemaitis 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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