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Shenning Family History

Shenning 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: Henning, Penning, Kenning, Sinning, Venning, Pfenning, Hanning

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Where is the Shenning family from?

You can see how Shenning families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenning family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shenning families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shenning families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenning's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shenning families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenning 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 Shenning ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shenning. 100% of Shenning men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Shenning family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Shenning. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenning 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shenning. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shenning. For the veterans among your Shenning ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenning lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Shenning life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shenning in 1974 was 70, and 97 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenning 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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