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Shumel Family History

Shumel 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: Shimel, Shamel, Hamel, Hummel, Baumel, Schubel, Semmel, Shum, Shuler

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Where is the Shumel family from?

You can see how Shumel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shumel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shumel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shumel families living in Maryland. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shumel's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shumel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shumel 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 58 census records available for the last name Shumel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shumel 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shumel. 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 27 military records available for the last name Shumel. For the veterans among your Shumel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shumel lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2000, in the United States, Shumel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shumel in 1992 was 77, and 73 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shumel 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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