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Shoughnessy Family History

Shoughnessy 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: Shaughnessy, Loughney, O'shaughnessy, Haughney, Hughley, Holness

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Where is the Shoughnessy family from?

You can see how Shoughnessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoughnessy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shoughnessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 4 Shoughnessy families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoughnessy's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shoughnessy families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Shoughnessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoughnessy 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Shoughnessy. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shoughnessy. For the veterans among your Shoughnessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoughnessy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1985, in the United States, Shoughnessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shoughnessy in 1966 was 81, and 71 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoughnessy 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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