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Shenan Family History

Shenan 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: Shean, Shehan, Shan, Shen, Henn, Sheng, Sherman, Shenoy, Sena, Honan

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Where is the Shenan family from?

You can see how Shenan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shenan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shenan families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shenan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shenan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenan 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 Shenan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shenan. 100% of Shenan women worked as a Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Shenan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 836 census records available for the last name Shenan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenan 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Shenan. 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 328 military records available for the last name Shenan. For the veterans among your Shenan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1997, in the United States, Shenan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shenan in 1974 was 80, and 75 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shenan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenan 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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