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Shoninger Family History

Shoninger 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: Groninger, Cloninger, Solinger, Moninger, Kroninger, Heninger

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Where is the Shoninger family from?

You can see how Shoninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoninger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoninger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Shoninger families living in Kentucky. This was about 52% of all the recorded Shoninger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shoninger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 215 census records available for the last name Shoninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoninger 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Shoninger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shoninger. For the veterans among your Shoninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoninger lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Shoninger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Shoninger in 1970 was 70, and 84 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoninger 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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