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Shenley Family History

Shenley 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: Henley, Shelley, Sherley, Shanley, Shepley, Shetley, Sheeley, Sheley

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Where is the Shenley family from?

You can see how Shenley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shenley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Shenley families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Shenley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shenley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenley 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 761 census records available for the last name Shenley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenley 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Shenley. 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 56 military records available for the last name Shenley. For the veterans among your Shenley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenley lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1972, in the United States, Shenley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Shenley in 1969 was 72, and 76 in 1972.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenley 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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