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Shemin Family History

Shemin 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: Shein, Sherin, Stein, Shen, Helin, Schein, Shin, Sherman, Shean

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Where is the Shemin family from?

You can see how Shemin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shemin families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Shemin families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemin's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Shemin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemin 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 179 census records available for the last name Shemin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemin 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Shemin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shemin. For the veterans among your Shemin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Shemin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shemin in 1965 was 72, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemin 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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