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Sheheane Family History

Sheheane 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: Shehane, Shehan, Shehee, Sherman, Shehadeh, Shean, Skehan, Shahan

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Where is the Sheheane family from?

You can see how Sheheane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheheane family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sheheane families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheheane's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sheheane families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheheane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sheheane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Sheheane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheheane 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sheheane. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sheheane. For the veterans among your Sheheane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheheane lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Sheheane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sheheane in 1968 was 62, and 90 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheheane 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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