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Shayne Family History

Shayne Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Shane. This form of the surname is found mainly in the US.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shayne family from?

You can see how Shayne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shayne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shayne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Shayne families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shayne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shayne families in 1911.
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What did your Shayne ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shayne. 100% of Shayne men worked as a Merchant.

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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 1921

  • Merchant
    100%

What Shayne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shayne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shayne 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 497 immigration records available for the last name Shayne. 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 257 military records available for the last name Shayne. For the veterans among your Shayne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shayne lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shayne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shayne in 1957 was 76, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shayne 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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