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Shemella Family History

Shemella 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: Shemwell, Shewell, Stella, Sevilla, Sewell, Sella, Ramella, Perella

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Where is the Shemella family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shemella 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 Shemella ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Shemella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemella 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 Shemella. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shemella. For the veterans among your Shemella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemella lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1988, in the United States, Shemella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shemella in 1971 was 52, and 71 in 1988.

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