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Sheeman Family History

Sheeman 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: Sherman, Sheehan, Sheeran, Seeman, Sleeman, Shelman, Shewman

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Where is the Sheeman family from?

You can see how Sheeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheeman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheeman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Sheeman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheeman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sheeman families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheeman 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 Sheeman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Outfitter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sheeman. 100% of Sheeman men worked as an Outfitter and 100% of Sheeman 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

  • Outfitter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sheeman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 671 census records available for the last name Sheeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheeman 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Sheeman. 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 195 military records available for the last name Sheeman. For the veterans among your Sheeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheeman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sheeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sheeman in 1960 was 50, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheeman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheeman 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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