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Shaynin Family History

Shaynin 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: Shannon, Shatkin, Chanin, Shain, Shann, Shayne, Shahin, Haynie, Hain

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Where is the Shaynin family from?

You can see how Shaynin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaynin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shaynin family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shaynin's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shaynin families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Shaynin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaynin 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 Shaynin. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shaynin. For the veterans among your Shaynin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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