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Shemerhorn Family History

Shemerhorn 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: Schermerhorn, Shellhorn, Shehorn, Schellhorn, Feuerborn, Summerton

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemerhorn 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 102 census records available for the last name Shemerhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemerhorn 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shemerhorn. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shemerhorn. For the veterans among your Shemerhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemerhorn lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Shemerhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shemerhorn in 1983 was 93, and 94 in 1993.

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