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Shimet Family History

Shimet 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, Shimel, Shimer, Shima, Shim, Shine, Shier, Samet, Zeimet

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Where is the Shimet family from?

You can see how Shimet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shimet family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimet's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shimet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimet 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 29 census records available for the last name Shimet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimet 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shimet. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shimet. For the veterans among your Shimet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimet lifespan?

Between 1985 and 2001, in the United States, Shimet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shimet in 1985 was 62, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimet 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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