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Shanahon Family History

Shanahon 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, Shannon, Hanahan, Shanaman, Shannahan, Stanton, Hanson

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Where is the Shanahon family from?

You can see how Shanahon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanahon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanahon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shanahon family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanahon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shanahon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanahon 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 156 census records available for the last name Shanahon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanahon 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Shanahon. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shanahon. For the veterans among your Shanahon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanahon lifespan?

Average Shanahon life expectancy in 1995 was 98 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanahon 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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