The spelling and overall form of Irish names tend to vary widely. The original Gaelic form of the name Sheaman is Ó Siodhachain, which may be derived from "siodhach," which means "peaceful."
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Early Origins of the Sheaman family
The surname Sheaman was first found in County Limerick (Irish: Luimneach) located in Southwestern Ireland, in the province of Munster, where they held a family seat from very ancient times.
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Early History of the Sheaman family
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Sheaman Spelling Variations
In the Middle Ages, a name was often recorded under several different spelling variations during the life of its bearer. Literacy was rare at that time and none of the languages to be found in the British Isles had achieved any great semblance of standardization. Variations of the name Sheaman found include Sheehan, Sheeham, Sheahan, O'Sheehan, Sheagan and many more.
Early Notables of the Sheaman family
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Migration of the Sheaman family
Ireland experienced a dramatic decrease in its population during the late 19th century. This was in a great measure, a response to England's imperialistic policies. Hunger and disease took the lives of many Irish people and many more chose to leave their homeland to escape such hunger and disease. North America with its promise of work, freedom, and land was an extremely popular destination for Irish families. For those families that survived the journey, all three of these things were were often attained through much hard work and perseverance. Research into early immigration and passenger lists revealed many immigrants bearing the name Sheaman: Cornelius Sheagan who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1842; John, Morris and Thomas Sheehan arrived in Philadelphia between 1850 and 1870; Denis Sheeham arrived in Maryland in 1774.
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