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Sheinen Family History

Sheinen 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: Heinen, Heiden, Scheiner, Heien, Shine, Steiner, Leinen, Heiken

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Where is the Sheinen family from?

You can see how Sheinen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheinen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sheinen families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sheinen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sheinen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheinen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sheinen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Sheinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheinen 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sheinen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sheinen. For the veterans among your Sheinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheinen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sheinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sheinen in 1965 was 80, and 91 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheinen 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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