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Shimelfenig Family History

Shimelfenig 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: Schimmelpfennig, Spielberg, Shilling, Schiefen, Shelden, Sieling

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Shimelfenig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimelfenig 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Shimelfenig. 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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There are 22 military records available for the last name Shimelfenig. For the veterans among your Shimelfenig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimelfenig lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1967, in the United States, Shimelfenig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shimelfenig in 1962 was 71, and 88 in 1967.

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