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Shegogue Family History

Shegogue 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: Hegge, Hogue, Heggie, Sherouse, Shugrue, Begue, Shore, Sheng, Shenoy

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Where is the Shegogue family from?

You can see how Shegogue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shegogue family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shegogue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shegogue family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shegogue's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shegogue families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shegogue surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shegogue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shegogue. 50% of Shegogue men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Shegogue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Shegogue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shegogue 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shegogue. 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 171 military records available for the last name Shegogue. For the veterans among your Shegogue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shegogue lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shegogue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shegogue in 1965 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shegogue 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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