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Shemit Family History

Shemit 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: Heit, Shein, Smit, Shamis, Schmit, Sherin, Sheil, Summit, Shema, Shi

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Where is the Shemit family from?

You can see how Shemit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemit family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shemit family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shemit's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Shemit families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemit 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 18 census records available for the last name Shemit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemit 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shemit. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shemit. For the veterans among your Shemit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemit lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Shemit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shemit in 1970 was 83, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemit 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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