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Shannahan Family History

Shannahan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Shanahan.

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


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Where is the Shannahan family from?

You can see how Shannahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shannahan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shannahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Shannahan families living in Northumberland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Shannahan's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Shannahan families in 1891.
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What did your Shannahan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Electric Welder and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shannahan. 100% of Shannahan men worked as an Electric Welder and 100% of Shannahan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Electric Welder
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Shannahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shannahan 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 Shannahan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shannahan. For the veterans among your Shannahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shannahan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shannahan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shannahan in 1956 was 38, and 58 in 2004.

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