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Shinnie Family History

Shinnie Surname Meaning

Possibly from Gaelic sionnach ‘fox’, at first an epithet then a surname.

It may also be a nickname for a person with a curved back or with toes turned in or out.

This description could relate to the manner of a curved (shinty-)stick.

The use of such terms reflects the significance of physical characteristics in naming conventions.

Overall, the origins of the name suggest a rich interplay between language and identity.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Shinnie family from?

You can see how Shinnie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinnie family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Shinnie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Shinnie family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shinnie's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Shinnie families in 1841.
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What did your Shinnie ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shinnie. 100% of Shinnie women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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There are 481 census records available for the last name Shinnie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinnie 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Shinnie. 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 61 military records available for the last name Shinnie. For the veterans among your Shinnie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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