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Shenault Family History

Shenault Surname Meaning

Altered form of French Chenault.

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


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Where is the Shenault family from?

You can see how Shenault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenault family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shenault families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Shenault families living in Quebec. This was about 59% of all the recorded Shenault's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shenault families in 1911.
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What did your Shenault ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shenault. 31% of Shenault men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shenault women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shenault were Accountant and Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Cropper Farmer
    16%
  • Accountant
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Shenault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 670 census records available for the last name Shenault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenault 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Shenault. 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 117 military records available for the last name Shenault. For the veterans among your Shenault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenault lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shenault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shenault in 1966 was 33, and 38 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenault 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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