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Shaon Family History

Shaon 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: Shan, Shao, Shain, Shann, Shon, Sharon, Shawn, Shamon, Han, Son

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Where is the Shaon family from?

You can see how Shaon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 6 Shaon families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaon's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Shaon families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaon 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 Shaon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaon. 40% of Shaon men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Shaon women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaon were Farm Laborer and House Keeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • House Keeper
    34%

What Shaon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Shaon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaon 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shaon. 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 45 military records available for the last name Shaon. For the veterans among your Shaon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shaon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shaon in 1967 was 86, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaon 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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