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Shimerda Family History

Shimerda 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: Shimada, Chimera, Shimoda, Shimer, Shima, Shields, Shield, Shier

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Where is the Shimerda family from?

You can see how Shimerda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shimerda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Shimerda families living in Nebraska. This was about 63% of all the recorded Shimerda's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Shimerda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shimerda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shimerda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shimerda. 50% of Shimerda 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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What Shimerda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Shimerda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shimerda 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 Shimerda. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shimerda. For the veterans among your Shimerda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shimerda lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1998, in the United States, Shimerda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Shimerda in 1965 was 76, and 70 in 1998.

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