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Shainfeld Family History

Shainfeld 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: Steinfeld, Seinfeld, Shield, Saalfeld, Kleinfeld, Schoenfeld

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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Shainfeld. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shainfeld 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Shainfeld. 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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There are 6 military records available for the last name Shainfeld. For the veterans among your Shainfeld ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shainfeld lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shainfeld life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shainfeld in 1966 was 70, and 62 in 2003.

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