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Shindy Family History

Shindy 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: Shandy, Shin, Hendy, Shenoy, Shine, Sandy, Hind, Shirey, Shinn

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Where is the Shindy family from?

You can see how Shindy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shindy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shindy family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shindy's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Shindy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shindy 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 79 census records available for the last name Shindy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shindy 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Shindy. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shindy. For the veterans among your Shindy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shindy lifespan?

Average Shindy life expectancy in 2003 was 67 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shindy 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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