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Shema Family History

Shema Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shema family from?

You can see how Shema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shema family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shema families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Shema families living in Northwest Territories. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shema's in Canada. Northwest Territories had the highest population of Shema families in 1911.
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What did your Shema ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shema. 37% of Shema men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shema women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Miner
    28%
  • Repair Man
    10%
  • Electrician
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Shema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shema 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Shema. 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 226 military records available for the last name Shema. For the veterans among your Shema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shema lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shema in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shema 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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