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Shockness Family History

Shockness 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: Shockney, Harkness, Shockley, Holness, Stockner, Shockey, Sheckles

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Where is the Shockness family from?

You can see how Shockness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shockness family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Shockness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Shockness family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Shockness's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Shockness families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shockness 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 77 census records available for the last name Shockness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shockness 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Shockness. 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 15 military records available for the last name Shockness. For the veterans among your Shockness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shockness lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Shockness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shockness in 1980 was 68, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shockness 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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