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Shenette Family History

Shenette 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: Chenette, Chelette, Frenette, Guenette, Shorette, Shetty, Sublette

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Where is the Shenette family from?

You can see how Shenette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenette family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Shenette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Shenette family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenette's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Shenette families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenette 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 Shenette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shenette. 60% of Shenette men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    60%
  • Carpenter
    40%

What Shenette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Shenette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenette 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 Shenette. 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 63 military records available for the last name Shenette. For the veterans among your Shenette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenette lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Shenette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shenette in 1964 was 52, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenette 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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