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Shimerka Family History

Shimerka 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: Shimek, Chimera, Shimer, Shima, Shier, Shimada, Simer, Shera, Sierra

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimerka 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 72 census records available for the last name Shimerka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimerka 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Shimerka. 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 Shimerka. For the veterans among your Shimerka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimerka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1999, in the United States, Shimerka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shimerka in 1971 was 85, and 79 in 1999.

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