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Shaughnesy Family History

Shaughnesy 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, Hughes, Caughey

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Where is the Shaughnesy family from?

You can see how Shaughnesy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaughnesy family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shaughnesy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Shaughnesy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaughnesy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shaughnesy families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaughnesy 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 Shaughnesy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaughnesy. 25% of Shaughnesy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shaughnesy women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaughnesy were Plasterer and Machine Operator.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Plasterer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

What Shaughnesy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shaughnesy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaughnesy 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 170 immigration records available for the last name Shaughnesy. 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 165 military records available for the last name Shaughnesy. For the veterans among your Shaughnesy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaughnesy lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Shaughnesy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shaughnesy in 1967 was 71, and 89 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaughnesy 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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