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Shaughniss Family History

Shaughniss 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, Haughn, Vaughns, Haughton, Haugh, Harkness

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Where is the Shaughniss family from?

You can see how Shaughniss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaughniss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaughniss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shaughniss families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaughniss's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shaughniss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaughniss 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 37 census records available for the last name Shaughniss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaughniss 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shaughniss. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shaughniss. For the veterans among your Shaughniss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaughniss lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Shaughniss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shaughniss in 1972 was 78, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shaughniss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaughniss 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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