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Shieb Family History

Shieb 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: Shier, Stieb, Sieb, Hieb, Shie, Shiel, Shieh, Shi, Shen, Shima

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Where is the Shieb family from?

You can see how Shieb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shieb family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shieb families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Shieb families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shieb's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shieb families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shieb 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 129 census records available for the last name Shieb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shieb 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shieb. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shieb. For the veterans among your Shieb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shieb lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2001, in the United States, Shieb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shieb in 1986 was 67, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shieb 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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