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Sheenen Family History

Sheenen 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, Heenan, Shedden, Sweeney, Sheeran, Seelen, Shelden, Geenen

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Where is the Sheenen family from?

You can see how Sheenen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheenen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheenen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sheenen family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheenen's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Sheenen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheenen 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 94 census records available for the last name Sheenen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheenen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sheenen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sheenen. For the veterans among your Sheenen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheenen lifespan?

Average Sheenen life expectancy in 1976 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheenen 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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