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Shonnessy Family History

Shonnessy 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: Hennessy, Holness, Fennessy, Henness, Shinners, Hennesy, Hennessey

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Where is the Shonnessy family from?

You can see how Shonnessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonnessy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shonnessy families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shonnessy family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonnessy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shonnessy families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Shonnessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonnessy 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 Shonnessy. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shonnessy. For the veterans among your Shonnessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonnessy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1987, in the United States, Shonnessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shonnessy in 1977 was 81, and 72 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonnessy 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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