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Shamaly Family History

Shamaly 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: Hambly, Shealy, Shambley, Hamady, Shamel, Shamah, Hamel, Shima, Sama

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Where is the Shamaly family from?

You can see how Shamaly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamaly family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shamaly family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shamaly's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shamaly families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamaly surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shamaly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundry was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shamaly. 100% of Shamaly men worked as a Laundry. .

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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

  • Laundry
    100%
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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Shamaly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamaly 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shamaly. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shamaly. For the veterans among your Shamaly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamaly lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shamaly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shamaly in 1965 was 61, and 65 in 2003.

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