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Sheman Family History

Sheman 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: Sherman, Shean, Seman, Seeman, Shuman, Shelman, Heman, Shewman

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Where is the Sheman family from?

You can see how Sheman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 10 Sheman families living in Rhode Island. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sheman's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Sheman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheman. 22% of Sheman men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Sheman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheman were Truck Driver and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sheman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheman 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Sheman. 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 273 military records available for the last name Sheman. For the veterans among your Sheman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sheman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sheman in 1965 was 82, and 76 in 2003.

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