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Shanalan Family History

Shanalan 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, Shanaman, Stanaland, Hanavan, Hanahan, Scanlan, Shankland

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Where is the Shanalan family from?

You can see how Shanalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanalan family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Shanalan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanalan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shanalan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanalan 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 22 census records available for the last name Shanalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanalan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shanalan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shanalan. For the veterans among your Shanalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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