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Shenar Family History

Shenar 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: Shear, Shen, Shankar, Sheng, Shenoy, Sena, Shean, Spear, Shera

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Where is the Shenar family from?

You can see how Shenar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shenar families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Shenar families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shenar's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shenar families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Shenar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenar 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Shenar. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shenar. For the veterans among your Shenar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenar lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1998, in the United States, Shenar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shenar in 1978 was 70, and 95 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenar 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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