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Shayner Family History

Shayner 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: Shaner, Stayner, Hayner, Shayne, Sayer, Hayer, Haynes, Hafner, Rayner

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Where is the Shayner family from?

You can see how Shayner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shayner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shayner families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shayner's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shayner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shayner 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 47 census records available for the last name Shayner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shayner 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Shayner. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shayner. For the veterans among your Shayner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shayner lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1995, in the United States, Shayner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shayner in 1982 was 63, and 73 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shayner 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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