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Sheane Family History

Sheane Surname Meaning

see Sheen.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sheane family from?

You can see how Sheane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Sheane families living in Warwickshire. This was about 45% of all the recorded Sheane's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sheane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheane 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 Sheane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheane. 100% of Sheane 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheane 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 317 immigration records available for the last name Sheane. 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 80 military records available for the last name Sheane. For the veterans among your Sheane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheane lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1999, in the United States, Sheane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sheane in 1961 was 80, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheane 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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