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Shanow Family History

Shanow 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: Shadow, Sanow, Shanor, Shan, Shaw, Shao, Shannon, Shenoy, Sano, Stano

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Where is the Shanow family from?

You can see how Shanow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanow family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shanow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shanow families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shanow's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shanow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanow 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 Shanow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanow. 34% of Shanow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shanow women worked as a 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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shanow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 369 census records available for the last name Shanow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanow 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Shanow. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shanow. For the veterans among your Shanow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanow lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1983, in the United States, Shanow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shanow in 1978 was 30, and 91 in 1983.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanow 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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