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Sheu Family History

Sheu Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 許 see Xu

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


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Where is the Sheu family from?

You can see how Sheu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheu family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheu families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sheu families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Sheu's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Sheu families in 1880.
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What did your Sheu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheu. 34% of Sheu men worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

What Sheu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 319 census records available for the last name Sheu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheu 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 395 immigration records available for the last name Sheu. 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 42 military records available for the last name Sheu. For the veterans among your Sheu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheu lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Sheu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Sheu in 1967 was 50, and 67 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheu 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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