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Shagam Family History

Shagam 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: Haga, Sagan, Sharaf, Sham, Bhagat, Hagan, Shahan, Shaban, Saam, Shaia

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Where is the Shagam family from?

You can see how Shagam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shagam family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shagam family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shagam's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shagam families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shagam 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 58 census records available for the last name Shagam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shagam 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Shagam. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shagam. For the veterans among your Shagam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shagam lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shagam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shagam in 1963 was 44, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shagam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shagam 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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