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Sheehn Family History

Sheehn 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: Sheehy, Sheehan, Sheen, Sheehe, Shen, Steen, Hoehn, Shean, Sheeran

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Where is the Sheehn family from?

You can see how Sheehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheehn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheehn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sheehn families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Sheehn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sheehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheehn 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 236 census records available for the last name Sheehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheehn 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sheehn. 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 Sheehn. For the veterans among your Sheehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheehn lifespan?

Average Sheehn life expectancy in 1998 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheehn 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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