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Shyne Family History

Shyne Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Shine.

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


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Where is the Shyne family from?

You can see how Shyne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shyne family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shyne families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Shyne families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shyne's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shyne families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shyne 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 Shyne ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shyne. 32% of Shyne men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Shyne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shyne were Farmer and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Porter
    16%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    32%
  • Maid
    32%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Teacher
    13%

What Shyne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shyne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shyne 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Shyne. 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 280 military records available for the last name Shyne. For the veterans among your Shyne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shyne lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shyne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shyne in 1961 was 61, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shyne

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shyne 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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