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Shesh Family History

Shesh 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: Sheth, Shen, Shah, Sheehy, Seth, Sheng, Sheikh, Shean, Sheff, Hess

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Where is the Shesh family from?

You can see how Shesh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shesh family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Shesh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shesh families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shesh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shesh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shesh 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 73 census records available for the last name Shesh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shesh 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shesh. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shesh. For the veterans among your Shesh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shesh lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1997, in the United States, Shesh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shesh in 1977 was 82, and 70 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shesh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shesh 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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