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Sehen Family History

Sehen 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: Shen, Seher, Behen, Sehon, Shan, Schenk, Chen, Leven, Eden, Schei

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Where is the Sehen family from?

You can see how Sehen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehen family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sehen families living in Virginia. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sehen's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sehen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sehen 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 Sehen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sehen. 50% of Sehen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Sehen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 152 census records available for the last name Sehen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehen 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sehen. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sehen. For the veterans among your Sehen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehen lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sehen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sehen in 1960 was 59, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sehen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehen 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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