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Shesty Family History

Shesty 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: Shetty, Sheehy, Hasty, Shenoy, Sherry, Setty, Shelby, Sesto, Shealy

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Where is the Shesty family from?

You can see how Shesty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shesty family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shesty family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Shesty's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Shesty families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shesty 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 15 census records available for the last name Shesty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shesty 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shesty. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shesty. For the veterans among your Shesty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shesty lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Shesty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shesty in 1975 was 66, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shesty 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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