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Sheya Family History

Sheya 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: Shera, Shea, Shey, Shema, Shen, Hey, Shima, Seda, Sheng, Sera

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Where is the Sheya family from?

You can see how Sheya families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheya family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheya families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sheya family living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheya's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sheya families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheya 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 Sheya ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sheya family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Sheya. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheya 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sheya. 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 81 military records available for the last name Sheya. For the veterans among your Sheya ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheya lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Sheya life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sheya in 1972 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheya

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheya 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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