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Shematz Family History

Shematz 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: Shumate, Shatz, Shoemate, Sheats, Sheetz, Shehata, Shema, Hertz

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Shematz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shematz 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 Shematz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shematz. For the veterans among your Shematz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shematz lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1993, in the United States, Shematz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shematz in 1975 was 63, and 72 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shematz 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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