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Shiha Family History

Shiha 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, Shiba, Shira, Shia, Shih, Shi, Shah, Shim, Sliva, Shin

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Where is the Shiha family from?

You can see how Shiha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shiha family living in Hawaii. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shiha's in USA. Hawaii and 2 other states had the highest population of Shiha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiha 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 36 census records available for the last name Shiha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiha 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shiha. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shiha. For the veterans among your Shiha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiha lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Shiha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shiha in 1979 was 42, and 34 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiha 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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