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Shinnie Family History

Shinnie Surname Meaning

Possibly from Gaelic sionnach ‘fox’, at first an epithet then a surname.

It may also be a nickname for a person with a curved back or with toes turned in or out.

This description could relate to the manner of a curved (shinty-)stick.

The use of such terms reflects the significance of physical characteristics in naming conventions.

Overall, the origins of the name suggest a rich interplay between language and identity.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Similar surnames: Shinnick, Shine, Shinn, Winnie, Minnie, Finnie, Shingle, Kinnie, Shinkle, Shindle

337	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
61	Military Records
127	Immigration Records
481	Census and Voter Lists
582	Member Trees

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Where is the Shinnie family from?

You can see how Shinnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinnie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Shinnie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Shinnie family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shinnie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Shinnie families in 1841.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinnie 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 Shinnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shinnie.

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Unpaid domestic duties

100%

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Census Record

There are 481 census records available for the last name Shinnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinnie census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 127 immigration records available for the last name Shinnie. 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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Military Records

There are 61 military records available for the last name Shinnie. For the veterans among your Shinnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Shinnie Surname Meaning

Possibly from Gaelic sionnach ‘fox’, at first an epithet then a surname.

It may also be a nickname for a person with a curved back or with toes turned in or out.

This description could relate to the manner of a curved (shinty-)stick.

The use of such terms reflects the significance of physical characteristics in naming conventions.

Overall, the origins of the name suggest a rich interplay between language and identity.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021

Similar surnames: Shinnick, Shine, Shinn, Winnie, Minnie, Finnie, Shingle, Kinnie, Shinkle, Shindle

337	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
61	Military Records
127	Immigration Records
481	Census and Voter Lists
582	Member Trees

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Where is the Shinnie family from?

View Census Data for Shinnie

What did your Shinnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid domestic duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shinnie.

View Census Data for Shinnie

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Unpaid domestic duties

100%

What Shinnie family records will you find?

You've only scratched the surface of Shinnie family history

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What is the average Shinnie lifespan?

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Shinnie Family History

Shinnie Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Shinnie

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Where is the Shinnie family from?

What did your Shinnie ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

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What is the average Shinnie lifespan?

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Shinnie Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Shinnie

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Shinnie family from?

What did your Shinnie ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1939

What Shinnie family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Shinnie family history

What is the average Shinnie lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shinnie family tree

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