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Shemek Family History

Shemek 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: Shimek, Sheek, Cherek, Herek, Seek, Cheek, Shere, Sherer, Shenk

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Where is the Shemek family from?

You can see how Shemek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shemek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shemek family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shemek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shemek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shemek. 72% of Shemek men worked as a Farmer.

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Shemek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Shemek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shemek. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shemek. For the veterans among your Shemek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemek lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Shemek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shemek in 1966 was 68, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shemek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemek 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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