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Sheiden Family History

Sheiden 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: Heiden, Shedden, Seiden, Shelden, Sheldon, Hedden, Heien, Heider

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Where is the Sheiden family from?

You can see how Sheiden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheiden family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sheiden families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheiden's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sheiden families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheiden 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 39 census records available for the last name Sheiden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheiden 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sheiden. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sheiden. For the veterans among your Sheiden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheiden lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1989, in the United States, Sheiden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sheiden in 1980 was 66, and 92 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheiden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheiden 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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