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Shemely Family History

Shemely 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: Sheely, Sheehy, Shealy, Shively, Szekely, Sheedy, Shemwell, Shimel

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Where is the Shemely family from?

You can see how Shemely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemely family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shemely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Shemely families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemely's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shemely families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Shemely family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 334 census records available for the last name Shemely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemely 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shemely. 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 Shemely. For the veterans among your Shemely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemely lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Shemely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shemely in 1970 was 69, and 41 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shemely

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemely 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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