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Sheaner Family History

Sheaner 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: Shearer, Shaner, Heaney, Scheiner, Henner, Spenner, Shean, Steiner

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Where is the Sheaner family from?

You can see how Sheaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheaner family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheaner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 9 Sheaner families living in Orkney. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sheaner's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Sheaner families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheaner 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 Sheaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheaner. 100% of Sheaner 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 Sheaner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 729 census records available for the last name Sheaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheaner 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Sheaner. 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 70 military records available for the last name Sheaner. For the veterans among your Sheaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheaner lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sheaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sheaner in 1968 was 64, and 41 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheaner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheaner 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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