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Shaneyfelt Family History

Shaneyfelt Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schönefeldt a habitational name from any of several places so named or a topographic name from Middle High German schöne ‘beautiful’ + felt ‘open country’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shaneyfelt family from?

You can see how Shaneyfelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaneyfelt family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaneyfelt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Shaneyfelt family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaneyfelt's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shaneyfelt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaneyfelt 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 Shaneyfelt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaneyfelt. 31% of Shaneyfelt men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Shaneyfelt women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaneyfelt were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laundress
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Shaneyfelt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shaneyfelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaneyfelt 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Shaneyfelt. 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 529 military records available for the last name Shaneyfelt. For the veterans among your Shaneyfelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaneyfelt lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shaneyfelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shaneyfelt in 1944 was 57, and 71 in 2004.

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