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Shemet Family History

Shemet 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: Sweet, Samet, Shimek, Shere, Sherer, Siemer, Shames, Shimel, Shermer

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Where is the Shemet family from?

You can see how Shemet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shemet families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shemet's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Shemet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemet 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 152 census records available for the last name Shemet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemet 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Shemet. 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 73 military records available for the last name Shemet. For the veterans among your Shemet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemet lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shemet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shemet in 1966 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemet 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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