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Shonie Family History

Shonie 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, Stone, Hone, Shore, Sconce, Sone, Shine, Honig, Stonier, Soni

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Where is the Shonie family from?

You can see how Shonie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shonie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Shonie family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonie's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Shonie families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonie 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 56 census records available for the last name Shonie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonie 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 Shonie. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shonie. For the veterans among your Shonie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonie lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1999, in the United States, Shonie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shonie in 1992 was 45, and 87 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonie 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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