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Shemka Family History

Shemka 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: Shema, Shima, Sheikh, Slomka, Shera, Shonka, Stepka, Shea, Shenk

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Where is the Shemka family from?

You can see how Shemka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shemka families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shemka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemka 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 45 census records available for the last name Shemka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemka 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shemka. 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 Shemka. For the veterans among your Shemka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemka lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Shemka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shemka in 1975 was 72, and 23 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemka 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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