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Sheban Family History

Sheban 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: Shean, Shaban, Shehan, Shan, Shen, Sherman, Selan, Skehan, Shahan

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Where is the Sheban family from?

You can see how Sheban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheban family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheban families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sheban families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sheban's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sheban families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheban surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheban ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Sheban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheban 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Sheban. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sheban. For the veterans among your Sheban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheban lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Sheban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sheban in 1968 was 55, and 80 in 2002.

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