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Shein Family History

Shein Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): nickname or artificial name from Yiddish sheyn ‘fine beautiful’.

Compare Schoen. Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Schein.

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


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Where is the Shein family from?

You can see how Shein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Shein families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Shein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shein families in 1891.
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What did your Shein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shein. 100% of Shein 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shein 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shein. 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 382 military records available for the last name Shein. For the veterans among your Shein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shein lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Shein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shein in 1954 was 42, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shein 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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