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Shalhamer Family History

Shalhamer 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: Shelhamer, Shellhamer, Stalnaker, Shaler, Swackhamer, Machamer

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Where is the Shalhamer family from?

You can see how Shalhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalhamer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shalhamer family living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalhamer's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Shalhamer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Shalhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalhamer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shalhamer. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shalhamer. For the veterans among your Shalhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalhamer lifespan?

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