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Shenise Family History

Shenise 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: Sheline, Henige, Heise, Senese, Hense, Phenis, Denise, Shen, Senne

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Where is the Shenise family from?

You can see how Shenise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenise family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shenise families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Shenise families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shenise's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shenise families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenise 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 Shenise ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shenise. 72% of Shenise men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shenise women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    72%
  • Foreman
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Shenise family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 674 census records available for the last name Shenise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenise 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shenise. 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 85 military records available for the last name Shenise. For the veterans among your Shenise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenise lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shenise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shenise in 1962 was 70, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shenise

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenise 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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