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Shian Family History

Shian 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, Shin, Shean, Shinn, Sian, Shia, Shiau, Han, Shi, Shen

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Where is the Shian family from?

You can see how Shian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shian families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Shian families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shian's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Shian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shian 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 Shian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shian. 100% of Shian women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Shian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 272 census records available for the last name Shian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shian 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Shian. 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 36 military records available for the last name Shian. For the veterans among your Shian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Shian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shian in 1972 was 79, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shian 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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