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Shemelia Family History

Shemelia 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: Melia, Heredia, Salmela, Niemela, Shevlin, Seelig, Lemelin, Shemwell

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Where is the Shemelia family from?

You can see how Shemelia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemelia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shemelia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Shemelia families living in New Jersey. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shemelia's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shemelia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemelia 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 Shemelia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shemelia. 43% of Shemelia men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Shemelia women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shemelia were Laborer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Machine Operator
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Shemelia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Shemelia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemelia 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shemelia. 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 79 military records available for the last name Shemelia. For the veterans among your Shemelia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemelia lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shemelia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Shemelia in 1958 was 50, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shemelia 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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