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Shanagher Family History

Shanagher Surname Meaning

from Ó Seanachair ‘descendant of Seanachair’ a personal name derived from sean ‘ancient old’ + cair ‘dear’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Shanagher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanagher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanagher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Shanagher families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanagher's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shanagher families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 258 census records available for the last name Shanagher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanagher 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Shanagher. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shanagher. For the veterans among your Shanagher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanagher lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shanagher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shanagher in 1963 was 71, and 84 in 2003.

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