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Sheth Family History

Sheth Surname Meaning

Indian (northern states): occupational name from Hindi and other North Indian languages seṭh ‘merchant banker’ from Sanskrit šreṣṭhī a term denoting the head of a mercantile or other guild.

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


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Where is the Sheth family from?

You can see how Sheth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheth family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sheth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Sheth families living in London. This was about 64% of all the recorded Sheth's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheth families in 1891.
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What did your Sheth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheth. 50% of Sheth men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 939 census records available for the last name Sheth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheth 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Sheth. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sheth. For the veterans among your Sheth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheth lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Sheth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sheth in 1978 was 31, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheth 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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