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Shey Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Shea . English (Kent): variant of Shay .

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


Similar surnames: Shay, Shely, Sher, Sheu, Shed, Shiel, Shew, Shea, Shen, Shek

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Where is the Shey family from?

You can see how Shey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 19 Shey families living in Quebec. This was about 31% of all the recorded Shey's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shey. 100% of Shey men worked as a Journalier. .

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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 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 781 military records available for the last name Shey. For the veterans among your Shey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shey lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Shey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shey in 1970 was 64, and 82 in 2001.

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