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Shmigel Family History

Shmigel 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: Smigel, Chmiel, Smigiel, Shimel, Speigel, Shiel, Sigel, Spigel

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Where is the Shmigel family from?

You can see how Shmigel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shmigel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shmigel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Shmigel families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shmigel's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Shmigel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shmigel 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 97 census records available for the last name Shmigel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shmigel 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shmigel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shmigel. For the veterans among your Shmigel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shmigel lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Shmigel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shmigel in 1993 was 71, and 81 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shmigel 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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