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Shegon Family History

Shegon 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: Sheron, Heron, Shen, Sheldon, Shenoy, Shean, Shenton, Shelton, Shein

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Where is the Shegon family from?

You can see how Shegon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shegon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shegon families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Shegon family living in Berwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shegon's in Scotland. Berwickshire had the highest population of Shegon families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Shegon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shegon 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shegon. 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 Shegon. For the veterans among your Shegon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shegon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1988, in the United States, Shegon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shegon in 1962 was 56, and 64 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shegon 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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