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Shimelfarb Family History

Shimelfarb 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: Himelfarb, Himmelfarb, Shimel, Thielbar, Shimer, Shideler, Shelfer

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Where is the Shimelfarb family from?

You can see how Shimelfarb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimelfarb family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shimelfarb families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimelfarb's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shimelfarb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimelfarb 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 14 census records available for the last name Shimelfarb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimelfarb 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shimelfarb. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shimelfarb. For the veterans among your Shimelfarb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimelfarb lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Shimelfarb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shimelfarb in 1963 was 80, and 90 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimelfarb 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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