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Sheima Family History

Sheima 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: Shima, Shema, Shim, Heim, Sherman, Sheikh, Seim, Scrima, Sima, Shera

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Where is the Sheima family from?

You can see how Sheima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheima family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheima's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sheima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheima 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 21 census records available for the last name Sheima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheima 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sheima. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sheima. For the veterans among your Sheima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheima lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1986, in the United States, Sheima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sheima in 1950 was 56, and 77 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheima 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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