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Where is the Shy family from?
You can see how Shy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Shy families living in Northumberland. This was about 31% of all the recorded Shy's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Shy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shy. 100% of Shy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .
Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Shy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shy in 1945 was 50, and 70 in 2004.