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Shonhan Family History

Shonhan 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: Honan, Shahan, Sheehan, Shonka, Shanahan, Showman, Shovan, Shehan

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Where is the Shonhan family from?

You can see how Shonhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonhan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shonhan family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonhan's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shonhan families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 239 census records available for the last name Shonhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonhan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shonhan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Shonhan. For the veterans among your Shonhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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