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Shie Family History

Shie Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schie a nickname meaning ‘shy’.

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


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Where is the Shie family from?

You can see how Shie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Shie families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shie families in 1891.
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What did your Shie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shie. 100% of Shie 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shie 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Shie. 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 599 military records available for the last name Shie. For the veterans among your Shie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shie in 1964 was 61, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shie 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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