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Shoneman Family History

Shoneman 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: Stoneman, Sheneman, Schoneman, Shireman, Sonneman, Showerman

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Where is the Shoneman family from?

You can see how Shoneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shoneman families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoneman's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shoneman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Shoneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoneman 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Shoneman. 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 24 military records available for the last name Shoneman. For the veterans among your Shoneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoneman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shoneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shoneman in 1963 was 90, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoneman 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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