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Shinall Family History

Shinall Name Meaning

Altered form of Shinault a surname of French origin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shinault, Fairall, Shall, Shill, Shinkle, Sumrall, Shindle, Hinely

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Where is the Shinall family from?

You can see how Shinall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shinall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Shinall families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shinall's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shinall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinall 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 Shinall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shinall. 27% of Shinall men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Shinall women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shinall were Painter and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Painter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%
  • Cook
    19%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shinall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinall 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Shinall. 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 413 military records available for the last name Shinall. For the veterans among your Shinall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinall lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shinall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shinall in 1944 was 30, and 71 in 2004.

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