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Shenold Family History

Shenold 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: Shenoy, Herold, Tenold, Honold, Heinold, Menold, Sherod, Sebold

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Where is the Shenold family from?

You can see how Shenold families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenold family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shenold families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Shenold families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenold's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Shenold families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Shenold. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenold 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shenold. 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 26 military records available for the last name Shenold. For the veterans among your Shenold ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenold lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shenold life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shenold in 1957 was 61, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenold 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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