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Shahady Family History

Shahady 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: Shahid, Shahan, Mahady, Shahidi, Shady, Shaddy, Hamady, Shandy, Shah

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Where is the Shahady family from?

You can see how Shahady families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shahady family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shahady families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shahady's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shahady families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahady 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 78 census records available for the last name Shahady. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahady 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Shahady. 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 26 military records available for the last name Shahady. For the veterans among your Shahady ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahady lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shahady life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shahady in 1966 was 52, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shahady 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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