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Shieh Name Meaning

Chinese: variant of Xie .

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


Similar surnames: Sieh, Shih, Sheu, Shim, Shiu, Shen, Shin, Chien, Shek, Stich

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Where is the Shieh family from?

You can see how Shieh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shieh family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shieh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shieh families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shieh's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shieh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shieh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shieh ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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What Shieh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Shieh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shieh 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 284 immigration records available for the last name Shieh. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shieh. For the veterans among your Shieh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shieh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Shieh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shieh in 1981 was 49, and 55 in 2004.

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