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Shanefield Family History

Shanefield 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: Shenefield, Stansfield, Stanfield, Standfield, Mansfield, Sheffield

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Where is the Shanefield family from?

You can see how Shanefield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanefield family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanefield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shanefield families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 46% of all the recorded Shanefield's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shanefield families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanefield 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 Shanefield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shanefield. 100% of Shanefield women worked as an Owner.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Owner
    100%

What Shanefield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 121 census records available for the last name Shanefield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanefield 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shanefield. 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 22 military records available for the last name Shanefield. For the veterans among your Shanefield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanefield lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shanefield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shanefield in 1963 was 77, and 71 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanefield

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanefield 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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