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Sheeban Family History

Sheeban 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: Sheehan, Sheeran, Sherman, Shean, Shaban, Heenan, Heelan, Seeman

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Where is the Sheeban family from?

You can see how Sheeban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheeban family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheeban families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Sheeban families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sheeban's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sheeban families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheeban 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 Sheeban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheeban. 100% of Sheeban women worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Sheeban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheeban 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sheeban. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sheeban. For the veterans among your Sheeban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheeban lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheeban

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