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Shande Family History

Shande Surname 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: Shade, Sande, Shane, Shands, Shand, Shandy, Shan, Hand, Sand, Sando

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Where is the Shande family from?

You can see how Shande families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shande family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shande families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Shande families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Shande's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shande families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shande surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 145 census records available for the last name Shande. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shande 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shande. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Shande. For the veterans among your Shande ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shande lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Shande life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shande in 1995 was 55, and 86 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shande ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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