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Shaughnasy Family History

Shaughnasy 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, Faughnan, Haughn, Haughey, Chaudhary, Vaughns

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Where is the Shaughnasy family from?

You can see how Shaughnasy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaughnasy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shaughnasy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shaughnasy family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaughnasy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shaughnasy families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 99 census records available for the last name Shaughnasy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaughnasy 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shaughnasy. 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 military records available for the last name Shaughnasy. For the veterans among your Shaughnasy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaughnasy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaughnasy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaughnasy

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