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Shaid Family History

Shaid 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: Shad, Shahid, Shand, Shaia, Shain, Shadid, Said, Spaid, Haid, Shadd

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Where is the Shaid family from?

You can see how Shaid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaid family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shaid family living in Cardiganshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaid's in United Kingdom. Cardiganshire had the highest population of Shaid families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaid 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 330 census records available for the last name Shaid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaid 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Shaid. 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 76 military records available for the last name Shaid. For the veterans among your Shaid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaid lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shaid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shaid in 1966 was 69, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaid 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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