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Shimmell Family History

Shimmell Surname Meaning

see Shemeld.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shimmell family from?

You can see how Shimmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimmell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shimmell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Shimmell families living in Derbyshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Shimmell's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shimmell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimmell 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 Shimmell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shimmell. 100% of Shimmell men worked as a General Labourer and 87% of Shimmell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Pianoforte Teacher
    14%

What Shimmell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shimmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimmell 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shimmell. 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 124 military records available for the last name Shimmell. For the veterans among your Shimmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimmell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shimmell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shimmell in 1968 was 87, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimmell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimmell 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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