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Shimeld Family History

Shimeld Surname Meaning

see Shemeld.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shimeld family from?

You can see how Shimeld families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimeld family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shimeld families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Shimeld families living in Yorkshire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shimeld's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shimeld families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimeld 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 Shimeld ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shimeld. 91% of Shimeld women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Shorthand Typist
    10%

What Shimeld family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shimeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimeld 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Shimeld. 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 107 military records available for the last name Shimeld. For the veterans among your Shimeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimeld lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shimeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shimeld in 1965 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimeld

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimeld 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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