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Shesham Family History

Shesham 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: Sheehan, Gresham, Esham, Whetham, Shehan, Sheahan, Hashim, Derham

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Where is the Shesham family from?

You can see how Shesham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shesham family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Shesham family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Shesham's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Shesham families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Shesham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shesham 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shesham. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shesham. For the veterans among your Shesham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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