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Shandra Family History

Shandra 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: Chandra, Handa, Chandran, Sanda, Shangraw, Sendra, Shaner, Chanda

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Where is the Shandra family from?

You can see how Shandra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shandra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shandra families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 7 Shandra families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Shandra's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Shandra families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shandra 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 105 census records available for the last name Shandra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shandra 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shandra. 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 72 military records available for the last name Shandra. For the veterans among your Shandra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shandra lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shandra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shandra in 1966 was 41, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shandra 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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