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Sheanon Family History

Sheanon 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: Shearon, Seaton, Sheldon, Shannon, Heaton, Shenoy, Shean, Smeaton

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Where is the Sheanon family from?

You can see how Sheanon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheanon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheanon families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 4 Sheanon families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheanon's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sheanon families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Sheanon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheanon 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Sheanon. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sheanon. For the veterans among your Sheanon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheanon lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Sheanon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sheanon in 1963 was 80, and 78 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheanon 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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