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Shayn Family History

Shayn 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, Hayn, Shain, Shann, Shawn, Shayne, Shay, Han, Hay, Hain

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Where is the Shayn family from?

You can see how Shayn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shayn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shayn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Shayn families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shayn's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shayn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shayn 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 82 census records available for the last name Shayn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shayn 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shayn. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shayn. For the veterans among your Shayn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shayn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Shayn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shayn in 1967 was 75, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shayn 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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