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Shemik Family History

Shemik 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: Sheikh, Shein, Shimek, Shenk, Sherick, Sherk, Shamis, Sheck, Sheek

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Where is the Shemik family from?

You can see how Shemik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shemik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Shemik families living in Wisconsin. This was about 82% of all the recorded Shemik's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shemik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemik 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 Shemik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemik 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 Shemik. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shemik. For the veterans among your Shemik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemik lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Shemik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shemik in 1975 was 56, and 76 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemik 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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