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Shaughnessy Family History

Shaughnessy Surname Meaning

Irish: shortened form of O'Shaughnessy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shaughnessy family from?

You can see how Shaughnessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaughnessy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shaughnessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 200 Shaughnessy families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shaughnessy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shaughnessy families in 1891.
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What did your Shaughnessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shaughnessy. 54% of Shaughnessy men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Shaughnessy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaughnessy were Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    54%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • General Labourer (retired)
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    4%
  • Cotton Weaver
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Shaughnessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaughnessy 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Shaughnessy. 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 8,000 military records available for the last name Shaughnessy. For the veterans among your Shaughnessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaughnessy lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Shaughnessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shaughnessy in 1943 was 64, and 78 in 2004.

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