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Shaughnesey Family History

Shaughnesey 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, O'shaughnessy, Haughey, Hughley, Loughney

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Where is the Shaughnesey family from?

You can see how Shaughnesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaughnesey family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shaughnesey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Shaughnesey family living in Kincardineshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaughnesey's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Shaughnesey families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaughnesey 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 Shaughnesey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaughnesey. 34% of Shaughnesey men worked as a Clerk and 37% of Shaughnesey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaughnesey were Conductor and Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Conductor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Saleswoman
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%

What Shaughnesey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 864 census records available for the last name Shaughnesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaughnesey 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Shaughnesey. 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 55 military records available for the last name Shaughnesey. For the veterans among your Shaughnesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaughnesey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2000, in the United States, Shaughnesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shaughnesey in 1962 was 83, and 93 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaughnesey 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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