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Shimala Family History

Shimala 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: Shimada, Shima, Shibata, Shimoda, Shimel, Switala, Sigala, Shinall

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Where is the Shimala family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shimala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stillman Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shimala. 100% of Shimala men worked as a Stillman Helper.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Stillman Helper
    100%

What Shimala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Shimala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimala 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shimala. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shimala. For the veterans among your Shimala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimala lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1996, in the United States, Shimala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shimala in 1968 was 88, and 76 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimala 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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