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Shando Family History

Shando 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: Sando, Shands, Shand, Shandor, Shandy, Shan, Hand, Sand, Shao, Shad

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Where is the Shando family from?

You can see how Shando families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shando family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shando family living in Kentucky. This was about 25% of all the recorded Shando's in USA. Kentucky and 3 other states had the highest population of Shando families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shando 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 Shando ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shando family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Shando. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shando 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shando. 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 40 military records available for the last name Shando. For the veterans among your Shando ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shando lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Shando life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shando in 1979 was 83, and 75 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shando 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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