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Sheahin Family History

Sheahin 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: Shearin, Shahin, Sheahan, Shahid, Shean, Shahan, Sheehan, Sherrin

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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Sheahin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheahin 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sheahin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sheahin. For the veterans among your Sheahin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheahin lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Sheahin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sheahin in 1958 was 55, and 55 in 2000.

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