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Shemator Family History

Shemator 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: Hector, Seaton, Heaton, Shearer, Shumate, Smeaton, Shenton, Shelton

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Shemator. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemator 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 Shemator. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shemator. For the veterans among your Shemator ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemator lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1993, in the United States, Shemator life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shemator in 1992 was 82, and 81 in 1993.

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