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Sheeves Family History

Sheeves 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: Shreeves, Shreves, Steeves, Shreve, Wheeles, Cheever, Reeves, Shives

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Where is the Sheeves family from?

You can see how Sheeves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheeves family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheeves families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sheeves families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Sheeves's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sheeves families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheeves surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Sheeves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheeves 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sheeves. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sheeves. For the veterans among your Sheeves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheeves 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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