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Sheh Family History

Sheh 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: Shen, Shah, Shea, Shew, Sher, Sieh, Shek, Shey, Sheu, Shed

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Where is the Sheh family from?

You can see how Sheh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheh family living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Sheh's in USA. Connecticut and 4 other states had the highest population of Sheh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheh 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 95 census records available for the last name Sheh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheh 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Sheh. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sheh. For the veterans among your Sheh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheh lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Sheh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sheh in 1972 was 42, and 42 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheh 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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