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Shaina Family History

Shaina 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: Shaia, Shain, Hain, Shan, Hanna, Spain, Shima, Saint, Shin, Swain

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Where is the Shaina family from?

You can see how Shaina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaina family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shaina families living in Michigan. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shaina's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shaina families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaina 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 99 census records available for the last name Shaina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaina 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shaina. 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 39 military records available for the last name Shaina. For the veterans among your Shaina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaina lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shaina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shaina in 1965 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaina 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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