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Sheston Family History

Sheston 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: Shenton, Shelton, Cheston, Heston, Seaton, Whiston, Henton, Sheldon

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Where is the Sheston family from?

You can see how Sheston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheston family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sheston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sheston families living in Sussex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sheston's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Sheston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheston 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 Sheston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheston. 60% of Sheston men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sheston women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sheston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 292 census records available for the last name Sheston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheston 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Sheston. 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 54 military records available for the last name Sheston. For the veterans among your Sheston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheston lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2003, in the United States, Sheston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sheston in 1979 was 61, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheston

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheston 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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