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Sheneman Family History

Sheneman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schoenemann.

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


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Where is the Sheneman family from?

You can see how Sheneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sheneman families living in Lancashire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sheneman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sheneman families in 1891.
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What did your Sheneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheneman. 37% of Sheneman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Sheneman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheneman were Machinist and Trained Nurse.

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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

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Machinist
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    60%
  • Trained Nurse
    40%

What Sheneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sheneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheneman 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Sheneman. 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 608 military records available for the last name Sheneman. For the veterans among your Sheneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheneman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sheneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sheneman in 1962 was 73, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheneman 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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