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Shinalt Family History

Shinalt 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: Shinall, Shinault, Spinale, Chinault, Shilt, Shingle, Shinkle

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Where is the Shinalt family from?

You can see how Shinalt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinalt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shinalt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shinalt families living in North Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shinalt's in USA. North Carolina and 1 other state had the highest population of Shinalt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinalt 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 Shinalt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shinalt. 100% of Shinalt men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shinalt women worked as a Cook.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Shinalt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Shinalt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinalt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shinalt. 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 72 military records available for the last name Shinalt. For the veterans among your Shinalt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinalt lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2004, in the United States, Shinalt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shinalt in 1979 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shinalt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinalt 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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