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Shemke Family History

Shemke 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: Humke, Sheikh, Hemme, Remke, Heike, Speake, Shere, Ziemke, Shenk

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Where is the Shemke family from?

You can see how Shemke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shemke families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Shemke families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemke's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Shemke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemke 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 Shemke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemke 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 Shemke. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shemke. For the veterans among your Shemke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemke lifespan?

Average Shemke life expectancy in 2003 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemke 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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