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Shanander Family History

Shanander 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: Sealander, Shelander, Santander, Shnayder, Sander, Helander, Chander

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Where is the Shanander family from?

You can see how Shanander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanander family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanander families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Shanander families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanander's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shanander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanander 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 Shanander ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanander. 50% of Shanander men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shanander women worked as a Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Shanander family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Shanander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanander 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shanander. 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 58 military records available for the last name Shanander. For the veterans among your Shanander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanander lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Shanander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shanander in 1969 was 89, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanander

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanander 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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