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Shimesky Family History

Shimesky 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, Shumsky, Shinsky, Shively, Shirey, Shives, Shimko, Simes

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Where is the Shimesky family from?

You can see how Shimesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimesky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shimesky family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimesky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shimesky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimesky 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 6 census records available for the last name Shimesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimesky 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shimesky. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shimesky. For the veterans among your Shimesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimesky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Shimesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shimesky in 1971 was 54, and 79 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimesky 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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