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Sheben Family History

Sheben 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: Sieben, Sheen, Sheren, Shen, Steen, Steven, Leben, Heien, Shean

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Where is the Sheben family from?

You can see how Sheben families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheben family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheben families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sheben families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheben's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sheben families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheben surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Sheben. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheben 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sheben. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sheben. For the veterans among your Sheben ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheben lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1983, in the United States, Sheben life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sheben in 1964 was 67, and 51 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheben 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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