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Shaeen Family History

Shaeen 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: Shaheen, Sheen, Shan, Hagen, Shen, Haren, Steen, Shean, Shahan, Shade

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Where is the Shaeen family from?

You can see how Shaeen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaeen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shaeen family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shaeen's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Shaeen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaeen 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 48 census records available for the last name Shaeen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaeen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shaeen. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shaeen. For the veterans among your Shaeen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaeen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaeen 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaeen

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