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Shehan Family History

Shehan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Sheehan.

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


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Where is the Shehan family from?

You can see how Shehan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shehan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shehan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Shehan families living in London. This was about 44% of all the recorded Shehan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shehan families in 1891.
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What did your Shehan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shehan. 100% of Shehan men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Shehan 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shehan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23,000 census records available for the last name Shehan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shehan 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Shehan. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Shehan. For the veterans among your Shehan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shehan lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shehan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shehan in 1953 was 72, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shehan 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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