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Shimel Family History

Shimel Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Schimmel. Americanized form of German Schimmel.

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


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Where is the Shimel family from?

You can see how Shimel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shimel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Shimel family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shimel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shimel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimel 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 Shimel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shimel. 26% of Shimel men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Shimel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shimel were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Secretary
    17%
  • House Work
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%

What Shimel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shimel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimel 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Shimel. 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 776 military records available for the last name Shimel. For the veterans among your Shimel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimel lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shimel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shimel in 1959 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shimel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shimel 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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