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Shamlin Family History

Shamlin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Chamblin. Compare Shamblin.

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


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Where is the Shamlin family from?

You can see how Shamlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shamlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shamlin families living in Ohio. This was about 38% of all the recorded Shamlin's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Shamlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamlin 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 Shamlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamlin. 45% of Shamlin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shamlin women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shamlin were Contractor and Laundress.

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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
    45%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Contractor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Shamlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shamlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamlin 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Shamlin. 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 250 military records available for the last name Shamlin. For the veterans among your Shamlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamlin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shamlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shamlin in 1958 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shamlin 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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