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Shaynes Family History

Shaynes 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: Haynes, Shanes, Shayne, Hayes, Shanks, Staines, Sayne, Shane, Sanes

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Shaynes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaynes 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shaynes. 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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There are 3 military records available for the last name Shaynes. For the veterans among your Shaynes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaynes lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1997, in the United States, Shaynes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shaynes in 1985 was 80, and 69 in 1997.

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