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Shennum Family History

Shennum 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: Henjum, Hannum, Shelnut, Shen, Senne, Senna, Henn, Sheng, Shannon

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Where is the Shennum family from?

You can see how Shennum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shennum family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shennum family living in Montana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shennum's in USA. Montana had the highest population of Shennum families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shennum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Shennum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shennum 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shennum. 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 44 military records available for the last name Shennum. For the veterans among your Shennum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shennum lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shennum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shennum in 1965 was 58, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shennum 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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