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Shana Family History

Shana 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: Shan, Shane, Shang, Shand, Chana, Shaia, Shann, Shank, Hana, Shada

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Where is the Shana family from?

You can see how Shana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shana family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shana families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 7 Shana families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Shana's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Shana families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shana 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 Shana ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shana. 100% of Shana men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 1921

  • Cultivateur
    100%

What Shana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Shana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shana 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Shana. 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 28 military records available for the last name Shana. For the veterans among your Shana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shana lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Shana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shana in 1975 was 85, and 87 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shana 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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