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Sheahan Family History

Sheahan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Sheehan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sheahan family from?

You can see how Sheahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sheahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 51 Sheahan families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sheahan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheahan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheahan 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 Sheahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Medical Practitioner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sheahan. 100% of Sheahan men worked as a Medical Practitioner and 78% of Sheahan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Medical Practitioner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Office Cleaner
    14%
  • Cook Housekeeper
    10%

What Sheahan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26,000 census records available for the last name Sheahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheahan 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 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Sheahan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sheahan. For the veterans among your Sheahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheahan lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sheahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sheahan in 1944 was 41, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheahan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheahan 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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