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Sheaman Family History

Sheaman 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: Sherman, Seaman, Shearman, Shelman, Shewman, Sheahan, Selman, Hetman

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Where is the Sheaman family from?

You can see how Sheaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheaman families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 9 Sheaman families living in Lancashire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sheaman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sheaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheaman 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 Sheaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheaman. 100% of Sheaman 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%

What Sheaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Sheaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheaman 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Sheaman. 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 141 military records available for the last name Sheaman. For the veterans among your Sheaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheaman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Sheaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sheaman in 1966 was 85, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheaman 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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