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Sheinman Family History

Sheinman 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: Steinman, Scheinman, Sherman, Henman, Shipman, Steigman, Kleinman

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Where is the Sheinman family from?

You can see how Sheinman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheinman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sheinman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Sheinman families living in Warwickshire. This was about 82% of all the recorded Sheinman's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sheinman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheinman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheinman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Motor Engineer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sheinman. 100% of Sheinman men worked as a Motor Engineer and 60% of Sheinman 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Motor Engineer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Wife
    40%

What Sheinman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheinman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheinman 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 379 immigration records available for the last name Sheinman. 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 107 military records available for the last name Sheinman. For the veterans among your Sheinman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheinman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sheinman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sheinman in 1960 was 58, and 76 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheinman 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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