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Sheiton Family History

Sheiton Surname 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: Shenton, Shelton, Seaton, Henton, Sheldon, Shotton, Sexton, Heaton

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Where is the Sheiton family from?

You can see how Sheiton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheiton family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 2 Sheiton families living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheiton's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Sheiton families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheiton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Sheiton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheiton 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sheiton. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sheiton. For the veterans among your Sheiton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheiton 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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