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Sheys Family History

Sheys 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: Theys, Heys, Shey, Shen, Hey, Hees, Sens, Sheng, Shams, Leys

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Where is the Sheys family from?

You can see how Sheys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheys family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheys families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sheys families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sheys's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sheys families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheys 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 117 census records available for the last name Sheys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheys 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sheys. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sheys. For the veterans among your Sheys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheys lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Sheys life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sheys in 1980 was 79, and 69 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheys 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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