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Shehow Family History

Shehow 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: Shenoy, Shadow, Sherod, Shero, Shelor, Sherrow, Shew, Show, Sheron

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Where is the Shehow family from?

You can see how Shehow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shehow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shehow family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Shehow's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Shehow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shehow 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 16 census records available for the last name Shehow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shehow 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shehow. 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 Shehow. For the veterans among your Shehow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shehow lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Shehow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shehow in 1983 was 73, and 54 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shehow 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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