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Shemitz Family History

Shemitz 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: Seitz, Steitz, Nemitz, Heitz, Schmitz, Sheetz, Smith, Hertz, Shetty

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Where is the Shemitz family from?

You can see how Shemitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shemitz family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shemitz's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shemitz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemitz 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 58 census records available for the last name Shemitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemitz 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shemitz. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shemitz. For the veterans among your Shemitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemitz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Shemitz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shemitz in 1964 was 55, and 96 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemitz 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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