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Shamlian Family History

Shamlian 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: Hamlin, Shamblin, Damian, Chaplin, Stallman, Champion, Salman, Hallin

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Where is the Shamlian family from?

You can see how Shamlian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamlian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Shamlian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 19% of all the recorded Shamlian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shamlian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamlian 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 Shamlian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamlian. 25% of Shamlian men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Shamlian women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shamlian were Helper and Nut Picker.

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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

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Chef
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Helper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Nut Picker
    50%

What Shamlian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 549 census records available for the last name Shamlian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamlian 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Shamlian. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Shamlian. For the veterans among your Shamlian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamlian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shamlian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shamlian in 1962 was 50, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shamlian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamlian 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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