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Shaughenssy Family History

Shaughenssy 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: Shaughnessy, Haughney, Haughey, Hughes, Caughey, Haugen

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Where is the Shaughenssy family from?

You can see how Shaughenssy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaughenssy family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shaughenssy families living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaughenssy's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Shaughenssy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Shaughenssy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaughenssy 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shaughenssy. 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 9 military records available for the last name Shaughenssy. For the veterans among your Shaughenssy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaughenssy 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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