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Shance Family History

Shance 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: Hance, Chance, Shane, Shan, Lance, France, Hanke, Spence, Sconce

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Where is the Shance family from?

You can see how Shance families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shance family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shance families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Shance family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Shance's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Shance families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shance 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 Shance ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shance. 100% of Shance men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shance family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Shance. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shance 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Shance. 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 67 military records available for the last name Shance. For the veterans among your Shance ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shance lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1982, in the United States, Shance life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shance in 1965 was 61, and 87 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shance

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shance 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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