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Shije Family History

Shije 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: Shine, Shire, Shie, Shive, Shipe, Shi, White, Spire, Shima, Shim

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Where is the Shije family from?

You can see how Shije families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shije family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shije family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Shije's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Shije families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shije 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 Shije ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shije family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shije. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shije 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shije. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shije. For the veterans among your Shije ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shije lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Shije life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shije in 1972 was 21, and 87 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shije

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shije 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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