Sha Family History

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Sha Name Meaning

Chinese : there are different accounts of the origin of Sha as a surname. Two accounts derive it from the Yi and Hu Chinese minorities around the time of the Tang dynasty (618–907). Two other accounts trace it back to individuals who had Sha as a part of their name. Indian: variant of Shah.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Shi, Ha, Shan, Sa, Shu, Cho, Cha, Shah, Sham, Shaw

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Sha Family Origin

Where is the Sha family from?

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You can see how Sha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sha family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sha families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Sha families living in Ontario. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sha's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Sha families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Sha Family Occupations

What did your Sha ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the CA named Sha. 34% of Sha men worked as a Farmer

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Electrician
    17%
  • Lodger
    17%
  • Saleswoman
    17%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Sha Historical Records

What Sha family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sha census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sha. 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 Card

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Sha. For the veterans among your Sha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Sha Life Expectancy

What is the average Sha lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Sha in 1958 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sha 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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