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Shemel Family History

Shemel 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: Shimel, Schemel, Semel, Shamel, Hamel, Siegel, Hegel, Shell, Demel

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Where is the Shemel family from?

You can see how Shemel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemel family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shemel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shemel family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shemel's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Shemel families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemel 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 217 census records available for the last name Shemel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemel 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Shemel. 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 29 military records available for the last name Shemel. For the veterans among your Shemel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shemel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shemel in 1964 was 76, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemel 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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