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Sheby Family History

Sheby 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: Shelby, Smeby, Shey, Shely, Shen, Hey, Saxby, Shetty, Sheehy, Sheng

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Where is the Sheby family from?

You can see how Sheby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sheby families living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheby's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sheby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheby 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 Sheby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheby. 67% of Sheby men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sheby women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheby were Farmer and Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Sheby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 726 census records available for the last name Sheby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheby 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sheby. 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 93 military records available for the last name Sheby. For the veterans among your Sheby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheby lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1996, in the United States, Sheby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sheby in 1959 was 67, and 77 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheby 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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