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Shanaman Family History

Shanaman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schönemann (see Schoenemann).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shanaman family from?

You can see how Shanaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanaman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanaman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Shanaman families living in Hampshire. This was about 56% of all the recorded Shanaman's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shanaman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanaman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shanaman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanaman. 28% of Shanaman men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shanaman women worked as a Saleslady.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Shanaman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shanaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanaman 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Shanaman. 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 270 military records available for the last name Shanaman. For the veterans among your Shanaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanaman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Shanaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shanaman in 1949 was 52, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanaman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanaman 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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