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Sheahen Family History

Sheahen Name 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: Sheahan, Shearer, Shean, Shahan, Sheehan, Heaven, Shedden, Shaheen

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Where is the Sheahen family from?

You can see how Sheahen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheahen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sheahen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Sheahen families living in Ohio. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sheahen's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sheahen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheahen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sheahen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheahen. 50% of Sheahen 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Produce Dealer
    50%
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What Sheahen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Sheahen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheahen 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Sheahen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 97 military records available for the last name Sheahen. For the veterans among your Sheahen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheahen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sheahen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sheahen in 1964 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

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