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Shas Family History

Shas 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: Shan, Shah, Sas, Shaw, Shao, Shad, Sham, Sha, Sias, Shams

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Where is the Shas family from?

You can see how Shas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shas family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shas families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 3 Shas families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shas's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Shas families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shas 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 330 census records available for the last name Shas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shas 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Shas. 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 24 military records available for the last name Shas. For the veterans among your Shas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shas lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shas 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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