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Shonat Family History

Shonat 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: Donat, Honan, Monat, Shoaf, Short, Dhondt, Sholar, Hnat, Shonka

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Where is the Shonat family from?

You can see how Shonat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonat family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shonat families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonat's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shonat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonat 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 73 census records available for the last name Shonat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonat 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shonat. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shonat. For the veterans among your Shonat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonat lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Shonat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shonat in 1978 was 92, and 72 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonat 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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