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Shainin Family History

Shainin 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: Shannon, Shinn, Shatkin, Chaikin, Chanin, Shain, Shann, Saini

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Where is the Shainin family from?

You can see how Shainin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shainin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shainin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shainin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shainin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shainin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shainin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shainin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Shainin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shainin 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Shainin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Shainin. For the veterans among your Shainin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shainin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shainin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shainin in 1965 was 58, and 86 in 2003.

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