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Shandro Family History

Shandro 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: Leandro, Sando, Chandra, Shapiro, Shaner, Shands, Shand, Sandri

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Where is the Shandro family from?

You can see how Shandro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shandro family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shandro families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there were 4 Shandro families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shandro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shandro families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shandro 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 Shandro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shandro. 50% of Shandro men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • New Worker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shandro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shandro 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Shandro. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shandro. For the veterans among your Shandro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shandro lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Shandro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shandro in 1973 was 71, and 79 in 2001.

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