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Shemcley Family History

Shemcley 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: Hemsley, Shelley, Sherley, Shambley, Shepley, Shetley, Sheasley

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Where is the Shemcley family from?

You can see how Shemcley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shemcley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shemcley families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Shemcley's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shemcley families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shemcley ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Shemcley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemcley 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 Shemcley. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shemcley. For the veterans among your Shemcley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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