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Shinnamon Family History

Shinnamon 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: Cinnamon, Shinneman, Kinnamon, Shannon, Shimon, Spinnato, Kinnaman

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Where is the Shinnamon family from?

You can see how Shinnamon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinnamon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shinnamon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shinnamon families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shinnamon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shinnamon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinnamon 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 108 census records available for the last name Shinnamon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinnamon 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shinnamon. 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 89 military records available for the last name Shinnamon. For the veterans among your Shinnamon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinnamon lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Shinnamon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shinnamon in 1970 was 59, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinnamon 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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