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Sheline Family History

Sheline Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Schielein a variant of Schühlein a metonymic occupational name for a shoemaker from Middle High German scuoch ‘shoe’ + the diminutive suffix līn.

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


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Where is the Sheline family from?

You can see how Sheline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheline family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheline families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Sheline families living in Lancashire. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sheline's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sheline families in 1891.
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What did your Sheline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheline. 19% of Sheline men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sheline women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sheline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheline 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Sheline. 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 497 military records available for the last name Sheline. For the veterans among your Sheline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheline lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sheline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sheline in 1952 was 53, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheline 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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