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Shonhart Family History

Shonhart 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: Shughart, Leonhart, Shankar, Swinehart, Hoffart, Goodhart, Short

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Where is the Shonhart family from?

You can see how Shonhart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonhart family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shonhart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Shonhart families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonhart's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shonhart families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Shonhart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonhart 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shonhart. 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 Shonhart. For the veterans among your Shonhart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonhart lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Shonhart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shonhart in 1965 was 66, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonhart 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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