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Shiach Family History

Shiach Surname Meaning

reduced form of various surnames from the Gaelic personal name Sitheach derived from *sithech ‘wolf’. Compare Shaw.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shiach family from?

You can see how Shiach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiach family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shiach families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 16 Shiach families living in Cumberland. This was about 76% of all the recorded Shiach's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Shiach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiach 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 Shiach ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shiach. 84% of Shiach women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Certificated T Teacher (retir)
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shiach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiach 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 391 immigration records available for the last name Shiach. 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 128 military records available for the last name Shiach. For the veterans among your Shiach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shiach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shiach in 1963 was 78, and 92 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiach 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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