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Shemley Family History

Shemley 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: Shelley, Sherley, Shepley, Shetley, Sheeley, Sheley, Shealey, Henley

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Where is the Shemley family from?

You can see how Shemley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shemley families living in New Jersey. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shemley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shemley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemley 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 96 census records available for the last name Shemley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemley 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shemley. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shemley. For the veterans among your Shemley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemley lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1991, in the United States, Shemley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shemley in 1981 was 63, and 70 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shemley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemley 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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