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Shainer Family History

Shainer 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: Shaner, Hainer, Shiner, Shriner, Scheiner, Trainer, Hafner, Shine

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Where is the Shainer family from?

You can see how Shainer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shainer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shainer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Shainer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shainer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shainer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shainer 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 162 census records available for the last name Shainer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shainer 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shainer. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shainer. For the veterans among your Shainer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shainer lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shainer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shainer in 1965 was 77, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shainer 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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