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Shennen Family History

Shennen 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: Hennen, Senne, Dennen, Shannon, Henner, Spenner, Sonnen, Shenton

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Where is the Shennen family from?

You can see how Shennen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shennen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shennen families were found in and Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 9 Shennen families living in West Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Shennen's in Scotland. West Lothian had the highest population of Shennen families in 1881.
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Shennen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shennen 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 Shennen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shennen. For the veterans among your Shennen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shennen lifespan?

Average Shennen life expectancy in 1966 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shennen 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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