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Sheb Family History

Sheb 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: Shen, Shea, Shub, Sieb, Shew, Sher, Shek, Shey, Sheu, Shed

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Where is the Sheb family from?

You can see how Sheb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheb family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sheb families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheb family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sheb's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Sheb families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheb ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sheb ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 57 census records available for the last name Sheb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheb 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sheb. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sheb. For the veterans among your Sheb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheb lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1990, in the United States, Sheb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sheb in 1984 was 33, and 71 in 1990.

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