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Shimler Family History

Shimler 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: Simler, Shiller, Shimer, Shidler, Shisler, Shipler, Himler, Spiller

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Where is the Shimler family from?

You can see how Shimler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shimler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shimler families living in Oregon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shimler's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Shimler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimler 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 76 census records available for the last name Shimler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimler 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shimler. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shimler. For the veterans among your Shimler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimler lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Shimler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shimler in 1978 was 59, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimler 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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