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Shonier Family History

Shonier 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: Stonier, Sonier, Shorter, Shier, Hosier, Spanier, Sonner, Chenier

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Where is the Shonier family from?

You can see how Shonier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shonier families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shonier family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonier's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shonier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonier 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 20 census records available for the last name Shonier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonier 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shonier. 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 Shonier. For the veterans among your Shonier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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