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Shainwald Family History

Shainwald 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: Schoenwald, Reinwald, Shinall, Steinwand, Aspinwall, Shankar, Spinale

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Where is the Shainwald family from?

You can see how Shainwald families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shainwald family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shainwald families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shainwald families living in California. This was about 88% of all the recorded Shainwald's in USA. California had the highest population of Shainwald families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Shainwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shainwald 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Shainwald. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shainwald. For the veterans among your Shainwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shainwald lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Shainwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shainwald in 1974 was 71, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shainwald 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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