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Shagnon Family History

Shagnon 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: Shannon, Chagnon, Hannon, Wagnon, Gagnon, Stagno, Magnon, Channon

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Where is the Shagnon family from?

You can see how Shagnon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shagnon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shagnon families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 11 Shagnon families living in Quebec. This was about 92% of all the recorded Shagnon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shagnon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shagnon 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 Shagnon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shagnon. 100% of Shagnon men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shagnon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 183 census records available for the last name Shagnon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shagnon 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shagnon. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shagnon. For the veterans among your Shagnon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shagnon lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Shagnon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shagnon in 1969 was 91, and 47 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shagnon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shagnon 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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