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Sheehen Family History

Sheehen 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: Sheehan, Sheehe, Sheehy, Shedden, Sheeran, Seelen, Shelden, Sheerer

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Where is the Sheehen family from?

You can see how Sheehen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheehen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheehen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sheehen family living in Cornwall. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheehen's in United Kingdom. Cornwall and 1 other county had the highest population of Sheehen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheehen 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 Sheehen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheehen. 23% of Sheehen men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Sheehen women worked as a Telephone Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheehen were Proprietor and Operator.

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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
    23%
  • Watchman
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    20%
  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Operator
    14%

What Sheehen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheehen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheehen 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Sheehen. 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 108 military records available for the last name Sheehen. For the veterans among your Sheehen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheehen lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Sheehen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sheehen in 1975 was 83, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheehen 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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