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Shayniak Family History

Shayniak 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: Shinnick, Shankar, Chapnick, Shadrick, Stanick, Swanick, Kraynak

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Where is the Shayniak family from?

You can see how Shayniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shayniak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shayniak family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shayniak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shayniak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shayniak 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 3 census records available for the last name Shayniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shayniak 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shayniak. 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 Shayniak. For the veterans among your Shayniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shayniak lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Shayniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shayniak in 1997 was 89, and 85 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shayniak 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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