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Shines Family History

Shines Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Scheins a variant of Schein.

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


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Where is the Shines family from?

You can see how Shines families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shines family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shines families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Shines families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Shines's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shines families in 1891.
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What did your Shines ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shines. 100% of Shines women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shines. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shines 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Shines. 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 698 military records available for the last name Shines. For the veterans among your Shines ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shines lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shines life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shines in 1963 was 77, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shines 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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