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Shehigh Family History

Shehigh 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: Sheikh, Sleigh, Lehigh, High, Sheng, Haigh, Shehadeh, Shahid, Leigh

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Where is the Shehigh family from?

You can see how Shehigh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shehigh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shehigh families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Shehigh families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shehigh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shehigh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shehigh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shehigh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shehigh. 100% of Shehigh men worked as a Waterman.

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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

  • Waterman
    100%

What Shehigh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Shehigh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shehigh 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 Shehigh. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shehigh. For the veterans among your Shehigh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shehigh lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Shehigh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shehigh in 1969 was 46, and 104 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shehigh 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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