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Shannessy Family History

Shannessy 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: Hennessy, Harness, Sandness, Hanney, Fennessy, Shanley, Hannes

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Where is the Shannessy family from?

You can see how Shannessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shannessy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shannessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 16 Shannessy families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Shannessy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shannessy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shannessy 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 Shannessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shannessy. 50% of Shannessy men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shannessy women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shannessy 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
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Shannessy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shannessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shannessy 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Shannessy. 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 165 military records available for the last name Shannessy. For the veterans among your Shannessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shannessy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shannessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shannessy in 1963 was 82, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shannessy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shannessy 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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