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Shida Family History

Shida 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: Shima, Ishida, Shiba, Shira, Shoda, Sida, Shuda, Shada, Shia, Shi

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Where is the Shida family from?

You can see how Shida families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shida family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shida families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shida family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Shida's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shida families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shida 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 150 census records available for the last name Shida. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shida 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 429 immigration records available for the last name Shida. 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 61 military records available for the last name Shida. For the veterans among your Shida ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shida lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shida life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shida in 1965 was 91, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shida 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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