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Shimell Family History

Shimell Surname Meaning

variant of Shemeld.

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


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Where is the Shimell family from?

You can see how Shimell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shimell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 16 Shimell families living in Devon. This was about 30% of all the recorded Shimell's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Shimell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimell 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 Shimell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shimell. 100% of Shimell 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 2,000 census records available for the last name Shimell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimell 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Shimell. 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 168 military records available for the last name Shimell. For the veterans among your Shimell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimell lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Shimell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shimell in 1970 was 67, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimell 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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