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Shinas Family History

Shinas 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: Shima, Hines, Minas, Sinai, Shin, Spina, Sias, Shine, Silas, Shanks

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Where is the Shinas family from?

You can see how Shinas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shinas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Shinas families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shinas's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shinas families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 235 census records available for the last name Shinas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinas 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Shinas. 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 56 military records available for the last name Shinas. For the veterans among your Shinas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinas lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Shinas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shinas in 1968 was 77, and 72 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinas 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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