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Shay Family History & Genealogy

4,288 biographies and 3 photos with the Shay last name. Discover the family history, nationality, origin and common names of Shay family members.
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Shay Last Name History & Origin

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Early Shays

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John Shay 1775 - 1858 Australia
John Shay of Australia was born in 1775, and died at age 83 years old in 1858.
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Frederick Shay 1813 - 1876 Australia
Frederick Shay of Australia was born in 1813, and died at age 63 years old in 1876.
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James Shay 1818 - 1892 Kew L A, Australia
James Shay of Kew L A Australia was born in 1818, and died at age 74 years old in 1892 in Kew L A.
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James Shay 1832 - 1890 Tarnagulla, Australia
James Shay of Tarnagulla Australia was born in 1832, and died at age 58 years old in 1890 in Tarnagulla.
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Daniel Shay 1834 - 1874 Australia
Daniel Shay of Australia was born in 1834, and died at age 40 years old in 1874.
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Fung Ah Shay 1837 - 1873 Australia
Fung Ah Shay of Australia was born in 1837, and died at age 36 years old in 1873.
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Sarah Ann Shay 1850 - 1939 Dunolly, Australia
Sarah Ann Shay of Dunolly Australia was born in 1850, and died at age 89 years old in 1939 in Dunolly.
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Howard C Shay born circa 1853 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
Howard C Shay of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania United States was born circa 1853. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Howard C Shay.
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John H Shay born circa 1855 Lawrence, Tennessee, United States
John H Shay of Lawrence County, Tennessee United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John H Shay.
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Frederick Shay 1860 - 1928 Port Melbourne, Australia
Frederick Shay of Port Melbourne Australia was born in 1860, and died at age 68 years old in 1928 in Port Melbourne.
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Margaret Shay 1860 - 1948 South Melbourne, Australia
Margaret Shay of South Melbourne Australia was born in 1860, and died at age 88 years old in 1948 in South Melbourne.
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John Richard Shay born 1866 Melbourne, Australia
John Richard Shay of Melbourne Australia was born in 1866 in Melbourne. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Richard Shay.
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Helen M Shay
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Maxine Shay, Hospital Spring Dance, KY, 1955
Maxine Shay, Hospital Spring Dance, KY, 1955
Hospital Spring Dance & Banquet ~ Dr. Hingley (King), Maxine Shay (Queen), Betty Yeast (First Attendant), Irene Noble (Second Attendant). Photograph from the Good Samaritan Hospital of Lexington, Kentucky USA. 1955 yearbook 'The Nightingale'.
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Maxine Shay
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Maxine Shay of Bluestone, Kentucky. Photograph from the Good Samaritan Hospital of Lexington, Kentucky USA. 1955 yearbook 'The Nightingale'.
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James Shay Sep 3, 1903 - May 1975 Kings Park, New York
James Shay of Kings Park, Suffolk County, NY was born on September 3, 1903, and died at age 71 years old in May 1975.
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Grace Shay Aug 17, 1914 - Dec 1981 Euclid, Ohio
Grace Shay of Euclid, Cuyahoga County, Ohio was born on August 17, 1914, and died at age 67 years old in December 1981.
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Earl J Shay Nov 10, 1921 - Aug 22, 2001 Galesburg, Illinois
Earl J Shay of Galesburg, Knox County, IL was born on November 10, 1921, and died at age 79 years old on August 22, 2001.
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Gerald S Shay Jan 1, 1917 - Jun 13, 2008 Moorestown, New Jersey
Gerald S Shay of Moorestown, Burlington County, NJ was born on January 1, 1917, and died at age 91 years old on June 13, 2008.
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Albert W Shay Jun 19, 1923 - Jan 26, 2001 East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Albert W Shay of East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA was born on June 19, 1923, and died at age 77 years old on January 26, 2001.
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Albert R Shay Apr 13, 1911 - Mar 7, 1995 Ravenna, Ohio
Albert R Shay of Ravenna, Portage County, OH was born on April 13, 1911, and died at age 83 years old on March 7, 1995.
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Albert E Shay May 18, 1912 - Jul 1990 Baltimore, Maryland
Albert E Shay of Baltimore, Baltimore City County, MD was born on May 18, 1912, and died at age 78 years old in July 1990.
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Harry F Shay Jan 29, 1900 - Jan 1969 Ogden, Utah
Harry F Shay of Ogden, Weber County, Utah was born on January 29, 1900, and died at age 69 years old in January 1969.
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Harry D Shay Apr 19, 1920 - Oct 28, 2010 Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Harry D Shay of Eau Claire, Eau Claire County, WI was born on April 19, 1920, and died at age 90 years old on October 28, 2010.
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Harry Jr Shay Jun 29, 1921 - Dec 6, 1998 Roanoke, Virginia
Harry Jr Shay of Roanoke, Roanoke City County, VA was born on June 29, 1921, and died at age 77 years old on December 6, 1998.
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Glenn A Shay Dec 27, 1910 - Jun 15, 1994 Whittier, California
Glenn A Shay of Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA was born on December 27, 1910, and died at age 83 years old on June 15, 1994.
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Paul L Shay Mar 30, 1912 - Dec 1985 Huron, Ohio
Paul L Shay of Huron, Erie County, Ohio was born on March 30, 1912, and died at age 73 years old in December 1985.
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Paul F Shay Jun 4, 1908 - Dec 2, 2008 Morgantown, West Virginia
Paul F Shay of Morgantown, Monongalia County, WV was born on June 4, 1908, and died at age 100 years old on December 2, 2008.
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Paul W Shay Nov 15, 1913 - Jun 10, 1989 Atwater, California
Paul W Shay of Atwater, Merced County, CA was born on November 15, 1913, and died at age 75 years old on June 10, 1989.
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Eugene C Shay Nov 29, 1926 - Aug 18, 1971 Kansas City, Kansas
Eugene C Shay of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, KS was born on November 29, 1926, and died at age 44 years old on August 18, 1971. Eugene Shay was buried at Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery Section P Site 155 in Fort Leavenworth.
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Leo H Shay Mar 29, 1918 - Oct 13, 2003 Rochester, Illinois
Leo H Shay of Rochester, Sangamon County, IL was born on March 29, 1918, and died at age 85 years old on October 13, 2003.
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Leonard H Shay Mar 14, 1908 - Nov 1973 Germfask, Michigan
Leonard H Shay of Germfask, Schoolcraft County, Michigan was born on March 14, 1908, and died at age 65 years old in November 1973.
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Bernard J Shay Feb 28, 1917 - Sep 29, 1987 Dayton, Ohio
Bernard J Shay of Dayton, Montgomery County, OH was born on February 28, 1917, and died at age 70 years old on September 29, 1987.
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Bernard F Shay May 15, 1920 - Aug 4, 1996 Anaheim, California
Bernard F Shay of Anaheim, Orange County, CA was born on May 15, 1920, and died at age 76 years old on August 4, 1996.
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Bernard P Shay Dec 24, 1927 - Jul 15, 2005 Glen Burnie, Maryland
Bernard P Shay of Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel County, MD was born on December 24, 1927, and died at age 77 years old on July 15, 2005.
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Popular Shay Biographies

Helen M (Sesselman) Shay
Helen M (Sesselman) Shay Aug 27, 1909 - Aug 13, 2003 Middleburg, Florida
Helen M (Sesselman) Shay of Middleburg, Clay County, FL was born on August 27, 1909. Helen was baptized in 1909 at St. Peter's Church in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York United States. Helen Shay died at age 93 years old on August 13, 2003 in FL, and was buried in 2003 at Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs, NY.
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Brenda Shay born 1957
Brenda Shay was born in 1957 at mi. Brenda Shay was married to John Darrell Freelong, and has a child Helen Cecelia Freelong-Roberts. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Brenda Shay.
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Maxine Shay
Maxine Shay
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Irene Doris (Shay) Thornburg
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Irene Doris (Shay) Thornburg.
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John Shay
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Helen (Sesselman) Shay
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen (Sesselman) Shay.
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John Andrew Shay
John Andrew Shay was married to Helen M (Sesselman) Shay, and has a child John A. Shay Jr.. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Andrew Shay.
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James Shay Sep 3, 1903 - May 1975 Kings Park, New York
James Shay of Kings Park, Suffolk County, NY was born on September 3, 1903, and died at age 71 years old in May 1975.
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John A. Shay Jr.
John A. Shay Jr. was born to Helen M (Sesselman) Shay and John Andrew Shay. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John A. Shay Jr..
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Bridget Shay Barry Mald, Australia
Bridget (Shay) Barry of Mald Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Bridget Shay Barry.
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Mary Shay Warren Preston, Australia
Mary (Shay) Warren of Preston Australia, was married to George Warren, and has children Henry Warren, George Warren, and Sophia Warren. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Shay Warren.
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Ann Nora (Shay) Walmsley Yand, Australia
Ann Nora (Shay) Walmsley of Yand Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ann Nora (Shay) Walmsley.
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Mary Garrahey Shay Melbourne, Australia
Mary (Garrahey) Shay of Melbourne Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Garrahey Shay.
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Mary Ann (Shay) Abraham Harr, Australia
Mary Ann (Shay) Abraham of Harr Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ann (Shay) Abraham.
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Esther Shay Dec 30, 1911 - Mar 15, 2000 Stem, North Carolina
Esther Shay of Stem, Granville County, NC was born on December 30, 1911, and died at age 88 years old on March 15, 2000.
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Gerald A Shay Dec 13, 1934 - Oct 22, 2005 Falmouth, Massachusetts
Gerald A Shay of Falmouth, Barnstable County, MA was born on December 13, 1934, and died at age 70 years old on October 22, 2005. Gerald Shay was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 21A Site 754 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
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Mary E Shay Nov 12, 1922 - May 21, 2007 Hudson, Massachusetts
Mary E Shay of Hudson, Middlesex County, MA was born on November 12, 1922, and died at age 84 years old on May 21, 2007. Mary Shay was buried at Massachusetts National Cemetery Section 29 Site 516 Off Connery Avenue, in Bourne.
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Sarah Shay Oct 27, 1883 - Feb 1972 Fall River, Massachusetts
Sarah Shay of Fall River, Bristol County, MA was born on October 27, 1883, and died at age 88 years old in February 1972.
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James Shay Dec 16, 1924 - Oct 1957
James Shay was born on December 16, 1924, and died at age 32 years old in October 1957. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Shay.
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Albert W Shay Jun 19, 1923 - Jan 26, 2001 East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Albert W Shay of East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA was born on June 19, 1923, and died at age 77 years old on January 26, 2001.
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Shay Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Shay family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 3,683 people with the last name Shay that have a birth and death date listed.

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73.0 years

Oldest Shays

These are the longest-lived members of the Shay family on AncientFaces.

Marguerite M Shay Jun 15, 1900 - Jul 6, 2004 Bothell, Washington
Marguerite M Shay of Bothell, Snohomish County, WA was born on June 15, 1900, and died at age 104 years old on July 6, 2004.
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104 years
Ella B Shay Apr 10, 1889 - Mar 15, 1991 Chase, Michigan
Ella B Shay of Chase, Lake County, MI was born on April 10, 1889, and died at age 101 years old on March 15, 1991.
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101 years
John Shay Apr 4, 1872 - Jun 1974
John Shay was born on April 4, 1872, and died at age 102 years old in June 1974. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Shay.
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102 years
Ima Gem Shay Jul 16, 1908 - Jul 7, 2010 Lake Isabella, California
Ima Gem Shay of Lake Isabella, Kern County, California was born on July 16, 1908, and died at age 101 years old on July 7, 2010.
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101 years
Jean B Shay May 8, 1898 - Jun 9, 2000 Paso Robles, California
Jean B Shay of Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, CA was born on May 8, 1898, and died at age 102 years old on June 9, 2000.
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102 years
Margaret I Shay Feb 9, 1887 - Apr 30, 1989 Pascoag, Rhode Island
Margaret I Shay of Pascoag, Providence County, RI was born on February 9, 1887, and died at age 102 years old on April 30, 1989.
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102 years
Dora Shay Feb 26, 1880 - Jul 1981 Flint, Michigan
Dora Shay of Flint, Genesee County, Michigan was born on February 26, 1880, and died at age 101 years old in July 1981.
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101 years
Anna v Shay Aug 20, 1902 - Mar 18, 2003 Poquoson, Virginia
Anna V Shay of Poquoson, Poquoson City County, VA was born on August 20, 1902, and died at age 100 years old on March 18, 2003.
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100 years
Amy Shay Sep 26, 1886 - Jun 1987 Warren, Michigan
Amy Shay of Warren, Macomb County, Michigan was born on September 26, 1886, and died at age 100 years old in June 1987.
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100 years
Esther Shay Dec 15, 1897 - Nov 5, 1998 Far Rockaway, New York
Esther Shay of Far Rockaway, Queens County, NY was born on December 15, 1897, and died at age 100 years old on November 5, 1998.
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100 years
Nellie R Shay May 11, 1898 - May 27, 1998 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Nellie R Shay of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, MN was born on May 11, 1898, and died at age 100 years old on May 27, 1998.
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100 years
Lucien Shay Jul 28, 1910 - Oct 16, 2010 Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Lucien Shay of Jamaica Plain, Suffolk County, MA was born on July 28, 1910, and died at age 100 years old on October 16, 2010.
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100 years
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