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Sheatsley Family History

Sheatsley 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: Sheasley, Heasley, Heatley, Wheatley, Shatley, Shetley, Sheesley

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Where is the Sheatsley family from?

You can see how Sheatsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheatsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheatsley families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Sheatsley families living in Ohio. This was about 90% of all the recorded Sheatsley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sheatsley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheatsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheatsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheatsley. 67% of Sheatsley men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sheatsley women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    67%
  • Mechanic
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Sheatsley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 274 census records available for the last name Sheatsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheatsley 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Sheatsley. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sheatsley. For the veterans among your Sheatsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheatsley lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Sheatsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sheatsley in 1957 was 56, and 84 in 2003.

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