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Shanahin Family History

Shanahin 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, Hanafin, Hanahan, Shanaman, Shannahan, Shanklin, Shahin

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Where is the Shanahin family from?

You can see how Shanahin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanahin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Shanahin families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shanahin family living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanahin's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Shanahin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanahin 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 23 census records available for the last name Shanahin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanahin 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shanahin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shanahin. For the veterans among your Shanahin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanahin lifespan?

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