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Shalin Family History

Shalin 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: Salin, Whalin, Shain, Shahin, Phalin, Hain, Shan, Sabin, Spain, Malin

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Where is the Shalin family from?

You can see how Shalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shalin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shalin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shalin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shalin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shalin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shalin 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 Shalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shalin. 100% of Shalin women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Shalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shalin 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Shalin. 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 51 military records available for the last name Shalin. For the veterans among your Shalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shalin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shalin in 1966 was 76, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shalin 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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