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Sheiman Family History

Sheiman 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: Sherman, Heiman, Steiman, Scheiman, Shelman, Shewman, Sleiman, Shima

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Where is the Sheiman family from?

You can see how Sheiman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheiman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sheiman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 14 Sheiman families living in Essex. This was about 61% of all the recorded Sheiman's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sheiman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheiman 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 Sheiman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheiman. 46% of Sheiman men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Sheiman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheiman were Carpenter and Saleswoman.

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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

  • Salesman
    46%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Farm Hand
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Saleswoman
    29%

What Sheiman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheiman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheiman 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Sheiman. 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 111 military records available for the last name Sheiman. For the veterans among your Sheiman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheiman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sheiman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sheiman in 1963 was 67, and 98 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheiman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheiman 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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