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Sheyne Family History

Sheyne 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: Cheyne, Heyne, Shayne, Shyne, Shen, Senne, Sheng, Shean, Shine, Henne

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Where is the Sheyne family from?

You can see how Sheyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheyne family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1871. The most Sheyne families were found in USA in 1840, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Sheyne family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheyne's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Sheyne families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheyne 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 74 census records available for the last name Sheyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheyne 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sheyne. 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 Sheyne. For the veterans among your Sheyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheyne lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Sheyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sheyne in 1982 was 81, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheyne 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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