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Shegen Family History

Shegen 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: Sheen, Stegen, Sheren, Hagen, Shen, Siegel, Steen, Steven, Heien

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Shegen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shegen 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 Shegen. 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 Shegen. For the veterans among your Shegen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shegen lifespan?

Average Shegen life expectancy in 1969 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shegen 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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