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Shenahan Family History

Shenahan 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: Shanahan, Sheahan, Shahan, Sheehan, Lenahan, Hanahan, Shenkman

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Where is the Shenahan family from?

You can see how Shenahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenahan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shenahan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Shenahan family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenahan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shenahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenahan 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 120 census records available for the last name Shenahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenahan 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Shenahan. 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 Shenahan. For the veterans among your Shenahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenahan lifespan?

Average Shenahan life expectancy in 2000 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenahan 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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