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Shellmer Family History

Shellmer 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: Sheller, Hellmer, Heller, Seller, Helmer, Speller, Shelley, Scheller

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Where is the Shellmer family from?

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

What did your Shellmer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Shellmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shellmer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shellmer. 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 81 military records available for the last name Shellmer. For the veterans among your Shellmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shellmer lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Shellmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shellmer in 1970 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

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