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Shamen Family History

Shamen 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, Shamel, Shamon, Shan, Hagen, Shen, Hamel, Hamer, Haren, Kamen

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Where is the Shamen family from?

You can see how Shamen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shamen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shamen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shamen families living in Ohio. This was about 70% of all the recorded Shamen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shamen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shamen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shamen ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Shamen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shamen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shamen. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shamen. For the veterans among your Shamen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shamen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Shamen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shamen in 1972 was 86, and 67 in 1990.

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