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Sheleny Family History

Sheleny 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: Sheley, Seeley, Sheehy, Thelen, Shelby, Sheline, Shelley, Seelen

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Where is the Sheleny family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheleny 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 Sheleny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Helper was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheleny. 100% of Sheleny men worked as a Helper. .

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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

  • Helper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Sheleny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheleny 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sheleny. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sheleny. For the veterans among your Sheleny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheleny lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Sheleny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sheleny in 1968 was 86, and 90 in 1999.

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