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Shessman Family History

Shessman 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: Hessman, Chessman, Sherman, Hassman, Pressman, Messman, Sussman

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Where is the Shessman family from?

You can see how Shessman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shessman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shessman families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shessman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shessman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shessman 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 14 census records available for the last name Shessman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shessman 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 Shessman. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shessman. For the veterans among your Shessman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shessman lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2000, in the United States, Shessman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shessman in 1984 was 56, and 39 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shessman 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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