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Shamey Family History

Shamey Name 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, Stamey, Shamel, Hamel, Hamer, Haney, Whaley, Swamy, Sham

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Where is the Shamey family from?

You can see how Shamey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shamey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shamey families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 11% of all the recorded Shamey's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Shamey families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shamey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shamey. 56% of Shamey men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shamey women worked as a Cook. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    56%
  • Weaver
    23%
  • Carpenter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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What Shamey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 503 census records available for the last name Shamey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamey 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Shamey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Shamey. For the veterans among your Shamey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shamey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shamey in 1963 was 65, and 77 in 2004.

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