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Shess Family History

Shess 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: Hess, Siess, Suess, Chess, Shen, Ness, Hees, Huss, Kress, Hass

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Where is the Shess family from?

You can see how Shess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shess family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Shess family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shess's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Shess families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shess 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 Shess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shess. 50% of Shess men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Shess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Shess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shess 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shess. 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 263 military records available for the last name Shess. For the veterans among your Shess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shess lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Shess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shess in 1982 was 77, and 83 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shess 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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