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Shemick Family History

Shemick 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: Sherick, Senick, Remick, Demick, Schmick, Heick, Homick, Helmick

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Where is the Shemick family from?

You can see how Shemick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemick family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shemick families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shemick families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shemick's in USA. California had the highest population of Shemick families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemick 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 180 census records available for the last name Shemick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemick 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shemick. 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 47 military records available for the last name Shemick. For the veterans among your Shemick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemick lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shemick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shemick in 1963 was 63, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shemick

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemick 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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