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Shal Family History

Shal 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: Shan, Shah, Shaw, Shao, Seal, Shad, Sham, Sha, Saal, Thal

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Where is the Shal family from?

You can see how Shal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shal families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shal family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shal's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shal ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shal. 60% of Shal men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shal women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shal 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Shal. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Shal. For the veterans among your Shal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shal lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Shal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shal in 1966 was 45, and 92 in 2002.

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