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Sehman Family History

Sehman 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: Selman, Seaman, Stehman, Seman, Seeman, Wehman, Hehman, Rehman

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Where is the Sehman family from?

You can see how Sehman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sehman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sehman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sehman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sehman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sehman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sehman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sehman. 100% of Sehman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sehman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehman 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Sehman. 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 67 military records available for the last name Sehman. For the veterans among your Sehman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sehman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sehman in 1964 was 77, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sehman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehman 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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