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Shimeall Family History

Shimeall 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, Shinall, Shiell, Shima, Shield, Siddall, Shell, Shimada

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Where is the Shimeall family from?

You can see how Shimeall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimeall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shimeall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shimeall families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimeall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shimeall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimeall 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 Shimeall ancestors do for a living?

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

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    100%

What Shimeall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Shimeall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimeall 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Shimeall. 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 101 military records available for the last name Shimeall. For the veterans among your Shimeall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimeall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shimeall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shimeall in 1963 was 83, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimeall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimeall 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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