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Shinavier Family History

Shinavier 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: Shaver, Shingler, Shnayder, Shinder, Shindler, Shiner, Shiver

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Where is the Shinavier family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinavier 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 Shinavier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shinavier. 100% of Shinavier men worked as a New Worker. .

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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

  • New Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Shinavier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinavier 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shinavier. 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 47 military records available for the last name Shinavier. For the veterans among your Shinavier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinavier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Shinavier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shinavier in 1963 was 43, and 68 in 2001.

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