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Sheanen Family History

Sheanen 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: Heaney, Shearer, Shean, Heaven, Shane, Shedden, Hanen, Shelden

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Where is the Sheanen family from?

You can see how Sheanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheanen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1880. The most Sheanen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Sheanen families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheanen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Sheanen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheanen 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 35 census records available for the last name Sheanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheanen 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sheanen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sheanen. For the veterans among your Sheanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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