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Shunney Family History

Shunney 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: Bunney, Swinney, Hanney, Tunney, Henney, Shanley, Spinney, Hurney

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Where is the Shunney family from?

You can see how Shunney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shunney family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Shunney families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Shunney's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Shunney families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shunney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shunney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shunney. 60% of Shunney men worked as a New Worker.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    60%
  • Foreman
    40%

What Shunney family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 494 census records available for the last name Shunney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shunney 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Shunney. 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 63 military records available for the last name Shunney. For the veterans among your Shunney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shunney lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shunney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shunney in 1959 was 56, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shunney

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shunney 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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