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Shimbel Family History

Shimbel 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: Shimel, Shimmel, Schimmel, Himmel, Gimbel, Schiebel, Shimek, Stiebel

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Where is the Shimbel family from?

You can see how Shimbel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimbel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shimbel family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shimbel's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shimbel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimbel 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 27 census records available for the last name Shimbel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimbel 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shimbel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shimbel. For the veterans among your Shimbel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimbel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Shimbel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shimbel in 1973 was 82, and 81 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimbel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimbel 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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