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Shaginaw Family History

Shaginaw 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: Sagona, Sahagian, Shangraw, Spagna, Salinas, Sabina, Salina, Shaia

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Where is the Shaginaw family from?

You can see how Shaginaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaginaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shaginaw families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shaginaw's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shaginaw families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaginaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaginaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shaginaw. 67% of Shaginaw 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
    67%
  • Packer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Shaginaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaginaw 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shaginaw. 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 118 military records available for the last name Shaginaw. For the veterans among your Shaginaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaginaw lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shaginaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shaginaw in 1967 was 77, and 77 in 2004.

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