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Shinder Family History

Shinder Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name from Yiddish shinder ‘skinner flayer’.

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


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You can see how Shinder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinder family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shinder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Shinder family living in British Columbia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shinder's in Canada. British Columbia and 2 other provinces had the highest population of Shinder families in 1911.
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What did your Shinder ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shinder. 72% of Shinder 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 1921

  • Farmer
    72%
  • Cultivateur
    29%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shinder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinder 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Shinder. 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 188 military records available for the last name Shinder. For the veterans among your Shinder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinder lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shinder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Shinder in 1962 was 78, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinder 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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