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Shehorn Family History

Shehorn Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Sehorn, Sehon, Seahorn, Shelor, Secore, Sherk, Sherlin, Schor, Sheron

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Where is the Shehorn family from?

You can see how Shehorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shehorn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shehorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Shehorn families living in South Carolina. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shehorn's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Shehorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shehorn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shehorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shehorn. 32% of Shehorn men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Shehorn women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shehorn were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    54%
  • Garment Worker
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shehorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shehorn 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shehorn. 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 390 military records available for the last name Shehorn. For the veterans among your Shehorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shehorn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shehorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shehorn in 1957 was 50, and 74 in 2004.

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