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Shawhan Family History

Shawhan Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Sheehan.

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


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Where is the Shawhan family from?

You can see how Shawhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shawhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shawhan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shawhan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shawhan families in 1891.
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What did your Shawhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shawhan. 100% of Shawhan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shawhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawhan 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Shawhan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shawhan. For the veterans among your Shawhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawhan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shawhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shawhan in 1956 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shawhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shawhan 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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