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Sheim Family History

Sheim 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: Shim, Heim, Seim, Shein, Sheil, Shi, Stein, Helm, Shen, Shima

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Where is the Sheim family from?

You can see how Sheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheim family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sheim family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheim's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheim families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheim 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 213 census records available for the last name Sheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheim 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sheim. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sheim. For the veterans among your Sheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sheim in 1965 was 74, and 65 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheim 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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