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Shemman Family History

Shemman 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: Sherman, Shelman, Shewman, Selman, Hetman, Herman, Shean, Helman

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Where is the Shemman family from?

You can see how Shemman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Shemman families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shemman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemman 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 66 census records available for the last name Shemman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemman 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shemman. 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 Shemman. For the veterans among your Shemman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemman lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemman 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shemman

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