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Shinneman Family History

Shinneman Surname Meaning

Possibly an Americanized form of German Schienemann a variant of Schönemann (see Schoenemann).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shinneman family from?

You can see how Shinneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinneman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shinneman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Shinneman families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Shinneman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shinneman families in 1880.
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What did your Shinneman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shinneman. 34% of Shinneman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Barber
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

What Shinneman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 919 census records available for the last name Shinneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinneman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shinneman. 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 244 military records available for the last name Shinneman. For the veterans among your Shinneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinneman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Shinneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shinneman in 1961 was 50, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shinneman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinneman 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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