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Shash Family History

Shash 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: Shah, Stash, Hash, Shan, Hase, Ash, Sas, Shaw, Nash, Shao

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Where is the Shash family from?

You can see how Shash families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shash family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Shash families were found in USA in 1920. In 1901 there was 1 Shash family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Shash's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Shash families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shash 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 108 census records available for the last name Shash. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shash 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Shash. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shash. For the veterans among your Shash ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shash lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Shash life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shash in 1962 was 74, and 78 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shash 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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