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Sheanshang Family History

Sheanshang 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: Shanahan, Sheahan, Henshaw, Shahan, Sheehan, Stensland, Pheasant

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Where is the Sheanshang family from?

You can see how Sheanshang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheanshang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sheanshang families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sheanshang's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sheanshang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheanshang surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheanshang ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Sheanshang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheanshang 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 Sheanshang. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sheanshang. For the veterans among your Sheanshang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheanshang lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2001, in the United States, Sheanshang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sheanshang in 1958 was 34, and 79 in 2001.

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