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Shina Family History

Shina Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Iraq): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Shina family from?

You can see how Shina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shina family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 21 Shina families living in Stirlingshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Shina's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Shina families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shina 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 Shina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shina. 60% of Shina men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shina women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Miner
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Shina family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Shina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shina 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Shina. 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 219 military records available for the last name Shina. For the veterans among your Shina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shina lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Shina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shina in 1969 was 63, and 69 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shina

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shina 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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