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Shinaut Family History

Shinaut 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: Shinault, Chinault, Shinall, Shaut, Thibaut, Shiau, Shima, Haut

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Where is the Shinaut family from?

You can see how Shinaut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinaut family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shinaut families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shinaut families living in Ohio. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shinaut's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shinaut families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinaut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shinaut ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Shinaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinaut 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shinaut. 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 60 military records available for the last name Shinaut. For the veterans among your Shinaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinaut lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Shinaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shinaut in 1972 was 85, and 93 in 2004.

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