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Sheats Family History

Sheats Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schütz (see Schuetz).

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


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Where is the Sheats family from?

You can see how Sheats families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheats family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheats families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 39 Sheats families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sheats's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheats families in 1891.
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What did your Sheats ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheats. 100% of Sheats 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 6,000 census records available for the last name Sheats. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheats 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 491 immigration records available for the last name Sheats. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheats. For the veterans among your Sheats ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheats lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sheats life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sheats in 1951 was 44, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheats 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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