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Shaner Family History

Shaner Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Scheiner.

Americanized form of German Schöner (see Schoener) or Schönherr (see Schoenherr).

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


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Where is the Shaner family from?

You can see how Shaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Shaner families living in Shropshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Shaner's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Shaner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaner 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 Shaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaner. 17% of Shaner men worked as a Laborer and 9% of Shaner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaner were Truck Driver and Housework.

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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
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    9%
  • Housewife
    8%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housework
    6%

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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Shaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shaner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Shaner. For the veterans among your Shaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shaner in 1944 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaner 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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