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Shenin Family History

Shenin 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: Shein, Sherin, Stein, Shen, Henn, Helin, Sheng, Schein, Shin, Chernin

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Where is the Shenin family from?

You can see how Shenin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shenin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shenin family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenin's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Shenin families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Shenin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenin 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shenin. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shenin. For the veterans among your Shenin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenin lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1983, in the United States, Shenin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shenin in 1976 was 49, and 73 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenin 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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