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Mcsheehan Family History

Mcsheehan Surname 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: Sheehan, Mcgeehan, Mckeehan, Meehan, Mckeeman, Sheeran, Mckeegan

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Where is the Mcsheehan family from?

You can see how Mcsheehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsheehan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Mcsheehan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mcsheehan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsheehan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mcsheehan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Mcsheehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsheehan 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Mcsheehan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Mcsheehan. For the veterans among your Mcsheehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mcsheehan lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Mcsheehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mcsheehan in 1970 was 77, and 63 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mcsheehan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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