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Shenaman Family History

Shenaman 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: Shenkman, Shanaman, Sheneman, Sherman, Seaman, Henman, Shanahan

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Where is the Shenaman family from?

You can see how Shenaman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenaman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shenaman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shenaman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenaman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shenaman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenaman 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 220 census records available for the last name Shenaman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenaman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shenaman. 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 33 military records available for the last name Shenaman. For the veterans among your Shenaman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenaman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1982, in the United States, Shenaman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shenaman in 1962 was 77, and 86 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenaman 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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