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Shiah Family History

Shiah 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: Shah, Shirah, Shia, Shieh, Shiau, Shih, Shi, Shan, Smith, Sarah

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Where is the Shiah family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiah 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 Shiah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Counterman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shiah. 100% of Shiah men worked as a Counterman.

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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

  • Counterman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Shiah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiah 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Shiah. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shiah. For the veterans among your Shiah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiah lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Shiah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shiah in 1968 was 76, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiah 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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