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Shegog Family History

Shegog Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sheng, Shenoy, Hegg, Sego, Sherod, Shero, Shelor, Sheron, Herod

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Where is the Shegog family from?

You can see how Shegog families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shegog family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shegog families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shegog families living in Mississippi. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shegog's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Shegog families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shegog surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shegog ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shegog. 55% of Shegog men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Shegog women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shegog were Farm Tenant and Farm Laborer. .

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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
    55%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Shoemaker
    9%
  • Farm Tenant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    25%
  • House
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shegog. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shegog 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 382 immigration records available for the last name Shegog. 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 255 military records available for the last name Shegog. For the veterans among your Shegog ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shegog lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shegog life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shegog in 1958 was 54, and 67 in 2004.

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