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Shanus Family History

Shanus 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: Shanks, Hanus, Shands, Shanes, Shan, Hans, Shams, Thanos, Spanos

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Where is the Shanus family from?

You can see how Shanus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shanus families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shanus's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shanus families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Shanus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanus 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Shanus. 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 71 military records available for the last name Shanus. For the veterans among your Shanus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Shanus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shanus in 1963 was 79, and 70 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanus 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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