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Shanemeyer Family History

Shanemeyer 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: Hagemeyer, Sandmeyer, Heinemeyer, Brandmeyer, Harmeyer, Gronemeyer

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Where is the Shanemeyer family from?

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

What did your Shanemeyer ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shanemeyer ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Shanemeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanemeyer 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shanemeyer. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shanemeyer. For the veterans among your Shanemeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanemeyer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shanemeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shanemeyer in 1963 was 72, and 86 in 2002.

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