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Shenston Family History

Shenston Surname Meaning

see Shenstone.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shenston family from?

You can see how Shenston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shenston families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 17 Shenston families living in London. This was about 81% of all the recorded Shenston's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shenston families in 1891.
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What did your Shenston ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shenston. 100% of Shenston 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%

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Census Records

There are 854 census records available for the last name Shenston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenston 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Shenston. 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 42 military records available for the last name Shenston. For the veterans among your Shenston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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