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Sheythe Family History

Sheythe 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: Smythe, Shytle, Sheehe, Sheth, Shetty, Sheehy, Heath, Seth, Sheikh

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Where is the Sheythe family from?

You can see how Sheythe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheythe family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sheythe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Sheythe families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheythe's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sheythe families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Sheythe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheythe 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Sheythe. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sheythe. For the veterans among your Sheythe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheythe lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Sheythe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sheythe in 1982 was 100, and 35 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheythe 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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