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Shehata Family History

Shehata Surname Meaning

Arabic (mainly Egypt): variant of Shehadeh. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians.

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


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Where is the Shehata family from?

You can see how Shehata families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shehata family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shehata families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Shehata families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Shehata's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shehata families in 1911.
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What did your Shehata ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Shehata family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Shehata. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shehata 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Shehata. 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 70 military records available for the last name Shehata. For the veterans among your Shehata ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shehata lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2003, in the United States, Shehata life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shehata in 1980 was 37, and 49 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shehata ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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