Shemes Family History

Shemes 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: Shames, Hees, Hermes, Shams, Nemes, Remes, Somes, Shimek, Shere, Hames

62	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
7	Military Records
15	Immigration Records
53	Census and Voter Lists
10	Member Trees

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Where is the Shemes family from?

You can see how Shemes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shemes family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemes's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shemes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemes 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 Record

There are 53 census records available for the last name Shemes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 15 immigration records available for the last name Shemes. 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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Military Records

There are 7 military records available for the last name Shemes. For the veterans among your Shemes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemes lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Shemes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shemes in 1978 was 83, and 71 in 1990.

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Shemes Surname Meaning

Where is the Shemes family from?

What Shemes family records will you find?

What is the average Shemes lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1990, in the United States, Shemes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shemes in 1978 was 83, and 71 in 1990.

Shemes Family History

Shemes Surname Meaning

147 record(s) for Shemes

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Where is the Shemes family from?

What Shemes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Shemes lifespan?

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Shemes Surname Meaning

147 record(s) for Shemes

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Where is the Shemes family from?

What Shemes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Shemes family history

What is the average Shemes lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shemes family tree

Search for another surname