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Shanaver Family History

Shanaver 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: Hanover, Hanauer, Shaver, Shaner, Shawver, Shanker, Stanger, Sandler

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Where is the Shanaver family from?

You can see how Shanaver families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanaver family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanaver families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shanaver family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanaver's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shanaver families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanaver 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 57 census records available for the last name Shanaver. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanaver 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shanaver. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shanaver. For the veterans among your Shanaver ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanaver lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Shanaver life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Shanaver in 1969 was 92, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanaver 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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