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Sheekman Family History

Sheekman 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: Shenkman, Speckman, Sherman, Steckman, Sheehan, Speakman, Sheeran

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Where is the Sheekman family from?

You can see how Sheekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheekman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheekman families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sheekman family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheekman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sheekman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheekman 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 24 census records available for the last name Sheekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheekman 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sheekman. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sheekman. For the veterans among your Sheekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheekman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Sheekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sheekman in 1970 was 84, and 90 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheekman 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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