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Shanayda Family History

Shanayda 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: Handa, Anaya, Sawada, Sanda, Shimada, Hamada, Samayoa, Canada, Sawaya

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Where is the Shanayda family from?

You can see how Shanayda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanayda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shanayda family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shanayda's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shanayda families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanayda 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 23 census records available for the last name Shanayda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanayda 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shanayda. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shanayda. For the veterans among your Shanayda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanayda lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shanayda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shanayda in 1967 was 84, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanayda 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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