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Shagin Family History

Shagin Name 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: Shain, Hagin, Shahin, Hain, Shan, Hagen, Sabin, Spain, Savin, Satin

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Where is the Shagin family from?

You can see how Shagin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shagin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shagin families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shagin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shagin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shagin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shagin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shagin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Shagin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shagin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shagin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Shagin. For the veterans among your Shagin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shagin lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2003, in the United States, Shagin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shagin in 1982 was 99, and 82 in 2003.

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