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Shish Family History

Shish 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: Shieh, Shih, Shi, Smith, Shah, Shima, Shim, High, Shin, Sheikh

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Where is the Shish family from?

You can see how Shish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1881 and 1920. The most Shish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1881 there was 1 Shish family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Shish's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Shish families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shish 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 190 census records available for the last name Shish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shish 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Shish. 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 142 military records available for the last name Shish. For the veterans among your Shish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shish lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Shish in 1964 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shish 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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