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Shelhamer Family History

Shelhamer Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schellhammer.

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


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Where is the Shelhamer family from?

You can see how Shelhamer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shelhamer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shelhamer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shelhamer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shelhamer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shelhamer families in 1840.
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What did your Shelhamer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shelhamer. 28% of Shelhamer men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Shelhamer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shelhamer were Manager and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Shelhamer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shelhamer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shelhamer 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Shelhamer. 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 397 military records available for the last name Shelhamer. For the veterans among your Shelhamer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shelhamer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shelhamer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shelhamer in 1963 was 61, and 76 in 2004.

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