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Shenson Family History

Shenson 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: Stenson, Shenton, Henson, Swenson, Svenson, Benson, Henton, Sheldon

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Where is the Shenson family from?

You can see how Shenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shenson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shenson family living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenson's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Shenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenson 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 Shenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Butcher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shenson. 42% of Shenson men worked as a Butcher.

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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

  • Butcher
    42%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    17%

What Shenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 572 census records available for the last name Shenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenson 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Shenson. 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 48 military records available for the last name Shenson. For the veterans among your Shenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenson lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Shenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shenson in 1958 was 48, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenson 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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