This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shamel family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shamel Family History

Shamel Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schamel or Schemel.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shamel family from?

You can see how Shamel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shamel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shamel families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shamel's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Shamel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shamel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamel. 32% of Shamel men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Shamel women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shamel were Salesman and Housemaid.

View Census Data for Shamel | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Housemaid
    25%

What Shamel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shamel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamel census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shamel

Passenger Lists

There are 171 immigration records available for the last name Shamel. 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.

View all Shamel immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 546 military records available for the last name Shamel. For the veterans among your Shamel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shamel military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shamel family history

Discover More

What is the average Shamel lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shamel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shamel in 1961 was 57, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shamel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamel 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shamel family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial