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Shae Family History

Shae 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: Chae, Shan, Shah, Shaw, Shao, Shad, Sham, Sha, Shoe, Shade

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Where is the Shae family from?

You can see how Shae families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shae family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shae families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Shae families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Shae's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shae families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shae surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shae ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shae. 38% of Shae men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Shae women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shae were Operator and Secretary.

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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
    38%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Operator
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%
  • Secretary
    13%

What Shae family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shae. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shae 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 501 immigration records available for the last name Shae. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 692 military records available for the last name Shae. For the veterans among your Shae ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shae lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Shae life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shae in 1969 was 88, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shae

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shae 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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