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Shanachie Family History

Shanachie 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: Shanahan, Stanich, Dhanani, Hanchey, Hance, Chance, Gamache, Shahid

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Where is the Shanachie family from?

You can see how Shanachie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanachie family name was found in Scotland between 1871 and 1901. The most Shanachie families were found in and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 6 Shanachie families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanachie's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Shanachie families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanachie surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Shanachie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanachie 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Shanachie. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Shanachie. For the veterans among your Shanachie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanachie lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1985, in the United States, Shanachie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shanachie in 1977 was 76, and 81 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanachie 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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