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Shetenhelm Family History

Shetenhelm 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: Stencel, Diethelm, Feuerhelm, Stenzel, Stengel, Shoenfelt, Shenefield

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Where is the Shetenhelm family from?

You can see how Shetenhelm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shetenhelm family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shetenhelm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shetenhelm family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shetenhelm's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shetenhelm families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shetenhelm 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 Shetenhelm ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shetenhelm. 100% of Shetenhelm men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Shetenhelm family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Shetenhelm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shetenhelm 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shetenhelm. 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 51 military records available for the last name Shetenhelm. For the veterans among your Shetenhelm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shetenhelm lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shetenhelm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shetenhelm in 1967 was 82, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shetenhelm

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shetenhelm 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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