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Shia Family History

Shia Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 夏 see Xia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shia family from?

You can see how Shia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shia family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Shia families living in Middlesex. This was about 80% of all the recorded Shia's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Shia families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shia. 34% of Shia men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Shia women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shia were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Miner
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Inspector
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Shia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 880 census records available for the last name Shia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shia 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Shia. 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 309 military records available for the last name Shia. For the veterans among your Shia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shia lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shia in 1963 was 75, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shia 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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