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Shehem Family History

Shehem 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: Shehee, Seher, Shere, Sherer, Sheler, Sheen, Chezem, Seem, Sheek

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Where is the Shehem family from?

You can see how Shehem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shehem family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shehem family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shehem's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shehem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shehem 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 14 census records available for the last name Shehem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shehem 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 Shehem. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shehem. For the veterans among your Shehem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shehem lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shehem 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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