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Shunahan Family History

Shunahan 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: Shanahan, Shahan, Hanahan, Shanaman, Shannahan, Sheahan, Monahan

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Where is the Shunahan family from?

You can see how Shunahan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shunahan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shunahan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shunahan families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shunahan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shunahan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shunahan 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 84 census records available for the last name Shunahan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shunahan 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 Shunahan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shunahan. For the veterans among your Shunahan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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