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Shynn Family History

Shynn Surname Meaning

see Shinn.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shynn family from?

You can see how Shynn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shynn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shynn families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 26 Shynn families living in Essex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shynn's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Shynn families in 1891.
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What did your Shynn ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shynn. 84% of Shynn women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Factory Hand Mfg Court
    17%

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Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Shynn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shynn 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Shynn. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shynn. For the veterans among your Shynn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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