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Sheela Family History

Sheela 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: Sheely, Stella, Sheehy, Shield, Sella, Shukla, Shell, Sheehan, Savela

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Where is the Sheela family from?

You can see how Sheela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheela family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheela families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Sheela family living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheela's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sheela families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheela 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 Sheela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheela. 100% of Sheela men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

What Sheela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Sheela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheela 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sheela. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sheela. For the veterans among your Sheela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheela lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sheela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sheela in 1966 was 93, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheela 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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