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Shmayefsky Family History

Shmayefsky 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: Salesky, Majesky, Smolensky, Malesky, Shasky, Hayes, Zaretsky

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Shmayefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmayefsky 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 Shmayefsky. 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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There are 2 military records available for the last name Shmayefsky. For the veterans among your Shmayefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmayefsky lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1990, in the United States, Shmayefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shmayefsky in 1987 was 91, and 89 in 1990.

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