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Shaine Family History

Shaine 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: Shine, Saine, Shane, Shain, Swaine, Haine, Shayne, Hain, Shan, Spain

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Where is the Shaine family from?

You can see how Shaine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shaine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shaine families living in Connecticut. This was about 20% of all the recorded Shaine's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Shaine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaine 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 Shaine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookbinder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shaine. 34% of Shaine men worked as a Bookbinder. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bookbinder
    34%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Wage Hand
    23%
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Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Shaine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaine 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Shaine. 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 157 military records available for the last name Shaine. For the veterans among your Shaine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaine lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shaine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shaine in 1965 was 77, and 97 in 2003.

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