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Shaughnasey Family History

Shaughnasey 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: Haughney, Shaughnessy, Haughey, Hughley, Loughney, Caughey

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Where is the Shaughnasey family from?

You can see how Shaughnasey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaughnasey family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shaughnasey families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaughnasey's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shaughnasey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaughnasey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Shaughnasey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaughnasey 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 immigration records available for the last name Shaughnasey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shaughnasey. For the veterans among your Shaughnasey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaughnasey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Shaughnasey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shaughnasey in 1963 was 94, and 66 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaughnasey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaughnasey 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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