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Shishem Family History

Shishem 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: Swisher, Shisler, Stithem, Hashem, Fisher, Risher, Hashim, Shim

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Where is the Shishem family from?

You can see how Shishem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shishem family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shishem families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shishem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shishem families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shishem 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 26 census records available for the last name Shishem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shishem 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 Shishem. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shishem. For the veterans among your Shishem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shishem lifespan?

Average Shishem life expectancy in 1981 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shishem 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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