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Shenyer Family History

Shenyer 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: Shenker, Heyer, Henner, Denyer, Shearer, Spenner, Seyer, Stenner

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Where is the Shenyer family from?

You can see how Shenyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenyer family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Shenyer family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenyer's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shenyer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenyer 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 32 census records available for the last name Shenyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenyer 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shenyer. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shenyer. For the veterans among your Shenyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenyer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Shenyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shenyer in 1968 was 63, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenyer 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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