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Sheida Family History

Sheida 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: Shima, Seda, Sheikh, Heide, Sumida, Scheid, Seid, Seide, Shera

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Where is the Sheida family from?

You can see how Sheida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheida family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheida families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sheida family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheida's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sheida families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheida 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 26 census records available for the last name Sheida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheida 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sheida. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sheida. For the veterans among your Sheida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheida lifespan?

Average Sheida life expectancy in 1964 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheida 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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