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Shimetz Family History

Shimetz 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, Sheetz, Thometz, Metz, Simeon, Shima, Shim

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Where is the Shimetz family from?

You can see how Shimetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimetz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shimetz families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shimetz's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shimetz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shimetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shimetz. 100% of Shimetz men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shimetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Shimetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimetz 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shimetz. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shimetz. For the veterans among your Shimetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimetz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shimetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shimetz in 1968 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimetz 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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