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Shanda Family History

Shanda 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: Handa, Sanda, Chanda, Shands, Shand, Swanda, Shada, Shandy, Shan

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Where is the Shanda family from?

You can see how Shanda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shanda families living in Ohio. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shanda's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shanda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanda 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 Shanda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shanda. 60% of Shanda men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%

What Shanda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Shanda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanda 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Shanda. 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 49 military records available for the last name Shanda. For the veterans among your Shanda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shanda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shanda in 1963 was 74, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanda

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanda 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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