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Shinliver Family History

Shinliver 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: Silver, Hillier, Hilliker, Shingler, Shiller, Shinder, Shindler

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Where is the Shinliver family from?

You can see how Shinliver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinliver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shinliver families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shinliver families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Shinliver's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Shinliver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinliver 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 Shinliver ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shinliver. 100% of Shinliver 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%

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Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Shinliver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinliver 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shinliver. 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 74 military records available for the last name Shinliver. For the veterans among your Shinliver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinliver lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Shinliver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shinliver in 1966 was 65, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinliver 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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