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Sheath Family History

Sheath Surname Meaning

from Middle English sheth(e) ‘sheath’ (for a sword or knife) perhaps for someone who made or sold sheaths. Compare Sheather.

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


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Where is the Sheath family from?

You can see how Sheath families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheath family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sheath families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 276 Sheath families living in Hampshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sheath's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sheath families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheath 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 Sheath ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sheath. 30% of Sheath men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Sheath women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheath were Farm Carter and Shop Assistant.

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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

  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Builders Labourer
    30%
  • Railway Clerk
    20%
  • Farm Carter
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Shop Assistant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Sheath. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheath 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sheath. 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 664 military records available for the last name Sheath. For the veterans among your Sheath ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheath lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Sheath life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Sheath in 1964 was 88, and 79 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheath 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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