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Shammel Family History

Shammel 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: Hammel, Shimmel, Shamel, Hamel, Hammer, Samuel, Schimmel, Hummel

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Where is the Shammel family from?

You can see how Shammel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shammel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shammel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shammel families living in Ohio. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shammel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shammel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shammel 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 207 census records available for the last name Shammel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shammel 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shammel. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shammel. For the veterans among your Shammel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shammel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Shammel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shammel in 1980 was 78, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shammel 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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