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Shemmans Family History

Shemmans Surname Meaning

variant of Shemming with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shemmans family from?

You can see how Shemmans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemmans family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Shemmans families living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemmans's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Shemmans families in 1891.
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What did your Shemmans ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shemmans. 100% of Shemmans women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Shemmans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemmans 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Shemmans. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shemmans. For the veterans among your Shemmans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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