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Shegg Family History

Shegg 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: Sheng, Hegg, Zheng, Shen, Cheng, Hagg, Hegge, Hogg, Pegg, Shean

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Where is the Shegg family from?

You can see how Shegg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shegg family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shegg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shegg families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shegg's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shegg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shegg 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 79 census records available for the last name Shegg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shegg 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 Shegg. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shegg. For the veterans among your Shegg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shegg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shegg 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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