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Shemany Family History

Shemany 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, Shealy, Seemann, Seman, Seeman, Semans, Alemany

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Where is the Shemany family from?

You can see how Shemany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemany family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shemany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shemany family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemany's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shemany families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemany 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 24 census records available for the last name Shemany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemany 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 Shemany. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shemany. For the veterans among your Shemany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemany lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Shemany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shemany in 1970 was 56, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemany 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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