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Shene Family History

Shene 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: Shen, Sheng, Shine, Chene, Shane, Shere, Stene, Shenk, Shone, Skene

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Where is the Shene family from?

You can see how Shene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shene family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shene families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Shene families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 19% of all the recorded Shene's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shene families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shene 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 Shene ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shene. 100% of Shene women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shene 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 376 immigration records available for the last name Shene. 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 178 military records available for the last name Shene. For the veterans among your Shene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shene lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shene in 1967 was 91, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shene

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shene 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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