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Sehmann Family History

Sehmann 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: Ehmann, Lehmann, Rehmann, Seemann, Selman, Bermann, Ruhmann, Ehrmann

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Where is the Sehmann family from?

You can see how Sehmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sehmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sehmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Sehmann family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sehmann's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Sehmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sehmann 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 241 census records available for the last name Sehmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sehmann 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Sehmann. 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 76 military records available for the last name Sehmann. For the veterans among your Sehmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sehmann lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sehmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sehmann in 1964 was 79, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sehmann 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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