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Shih Family History

Shih Surname Meaning

Chinese: variant of Shi.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Shih families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shih family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Shih families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Shih family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shih's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shih families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Shih. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shih 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shih. 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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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Shih. For the veterans among your Shih ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shih lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shih life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shih in 1971 was 79, and 70 in 2004.

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