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Shaugnessy Family History

Shaugnessy 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, Harkness, Harness, Kragness, O'shaughnessy, Haughney

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Where is the Shaugnessy family from?

You can see how Shaugnessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaugnessy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shaugnessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Shaugnessy families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shaugnessy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shaugnessy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaugnessy 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 Shaugnessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shaugnessy. 100% of Shaugnessy women worked as an 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

What Shaugnessy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shaugnessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaugnessy 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Shaugnessy. 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 235 military records available for the last name Shaugnessy. For the veterans among your Shaugnessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaugnessy lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Shaugnessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shaugnessy in 1969 was 66, and 88 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaugnessy 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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