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Shayhorn Family History

Shayhorn 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: Strayhorn, Hathorn, Mayhorn, Seahorn, Shehorn, Shannon, Shakoor

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Where is the Shayhorn family from?

You can see how Shayhorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shayhorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shayhorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shayhorn families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shayhorn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shayhorn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Shayhorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shayhorn 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shayhorn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shayhorn. For the veterans among your Shayhorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shayhorn lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Shayhorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shayhorn in 1981 was 77, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shayhorn 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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