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Shesman Family History

Shesman 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: Sherman, Shelman, Shewman, Selman, Hetman, Herman, Shean, Mesman

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Where is the Shesman family from?

You can see how Shesman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shesman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shesman families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shesman's in USA. California had the highest population of Shesman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shesman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 70 census records available for the last name Shesman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shesman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shesman. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shesman. For the veterans among your Shesman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shesman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Shesman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shesman in 1965 was 58, and 91 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shesman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shesman 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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