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Shemeth Family History

Shemeth 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: Hereth, Nemeth, Sleeth, Sheetz, Sheets, Sheth, Smith, Helseth, Shetty

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Where is the Shemeth family from?

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

What did your Shemeth ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Shemeth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shemeth 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shemeth. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shemeth. For the veterans among your Shemeth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shemeth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Shemeth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shemeth in 1966 was 52, and 70 in 1998.

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