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Shones Family History

Shones 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: Shone, Sholes, Shanes, Shores, Sones, Stones, Stone, Hone, Hines

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Where is the Shones family from?

You can see how Shones families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shones family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shones families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Shones families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Shones's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shones families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shones surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shones ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shones. 50% of Shones 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
    50%
  • None
    50%

What Shones family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Shones. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shones 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shones. 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 56 military records available for the last name Shones. For the veterans among your Shones ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shones lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Shones life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shones in 1964 was 64, and 83 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shones

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shones 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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