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Shaleen Family History

Shaleen 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: Shaheen, Hallen, Thalken, Shaler, Phalen, Shelden, Halen, Shales

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Where is the Shaleen family from?

You can see how Shaleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaleen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaleen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Shaleen families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaleen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shaleen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaleen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shaleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaleen. 25% of Shaleen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shaleen women worked as a Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Owner
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Shaleen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 442 census records available for the last name Shaleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaleen 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Shaleen. 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 180 military records available for the last name Shaleen. For the veterans among your Shaleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaleen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shaleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shaleen in 1963 was 43, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaleen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaleen 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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