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Shennan Family History

Shennan Surname Meaning

see Shannon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shennan family from?

You can see how Shennan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shennan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shennan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Shennan families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Shennan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shennan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shennan 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 Shennan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Locomotive Engine Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shennan. 100% of Shennan men worked as a Locomotive Engine Cleaner and 88% of Shennan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Locomotive Engine Cleaner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%

What Shennan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shennan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shennan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shennan. 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 402 military records available for the last name Shennan. For the veterans among your Shennan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shennan lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shennan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Shennan in 1961 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shennan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shennan 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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