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Shehen Family History

Shehen 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: Sheen, Shehan, Shehee, Sheren, Shen, Steen, Steven, Heien, Shean

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Where is the Shehen family from?

You can see how Shehen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shehen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shehen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shehen families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shehen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shehen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shehen 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 895 census records available for the last name Shehen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shehen 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Shehen. 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 66 military records available for the last name Shehen. For the veterans among your Shehen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shehen lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1980, in the United States, Shehen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shehen in 1978 was 86, and 83 in 1980.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shehen 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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