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Shannaghan Family History

Shannaghan 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: Shannahan, Shanahan, Hannagan, Hanrahan, Hanahan, Hannigan, Shanaman

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Where is the Shannaghan family from?

You can see how Shannaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shannaghan family name was found in Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Shannaghan families living in Dumbartonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shannaghan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Shannaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Shannaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shannaghan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shannaghan. 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 79 military records available for the last name Shannaghan. For the veterans among your Shannaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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