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Shaz Family History

Shaz 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: Shan, Shah, Shaw, Shao, Shad, Sham, Sha, Shatz, Shay, Han

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Where is the Shaz family from?

You can see how Shaz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shaz families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaz's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shaz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaz 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 95 census records available for the last name Shaz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaz 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shaz. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shaz. For the veterans among your Shaz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaz lifespan?

Average Shaz life expectancy in 2001 was 31 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaz 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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