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Shenner Family History

Shenner 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: Henner, Spenner, Stenner, Senner, Shenker, Jenner, Venner, Senne

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Where is the Shenner family from?

You can see how Shenner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shenner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shenner families living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shenner's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Shenner families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Shenner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenner 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Shenner. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shenner. For the veterans among your Shenner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenner 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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