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Shainman Family History

Shainman 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: Shipman, Steinman, Hinman, Wainman, Shahinian, Shanaman, Scheinman

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Where is the Shainman family from?

You can see how Shainman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shainman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shainman families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shainman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shainman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shainman 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 75 census records available for the last name Shainman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shainman 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Shainman. 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 Shainman. For the veterans among your Shainman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shainman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Shainman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shainman in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shainman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shainman 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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