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Shney Family History

Shney 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: Shuey, Shey, Seney, Sidney, Shen, Hey, Sheehy, Haney, Ney, Sankey

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Where is the Shney family from?

You can see how Shney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shney family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shney families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shney's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Shney families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shney 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 281 census records available for the last name Shney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shney 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shney. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shney. For the veterans among your Shney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shney lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shney 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shney

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