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Shenelly Family History

Shenelly 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: Hennelly, Shewell, Shelly, Sheely, Sheeley, Henley, Seeley, Sheehy

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Where is the Shenelly family from?

You can see how Shenelly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenelly family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Shenelly families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenelly's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shenelly families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 6 census records available for the last name Shenelly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenelly 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shenelly. 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 Shenelly. For the veterans among your Shenelly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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