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Shonerd Family History

Shonerd 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: Stoner, Honer, Shaner, Shoberg, Showers, Shone, Shover, Shober

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Where is the Shonerd family from?

You can see how Shonerd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonerd family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shonerd families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Shonerd family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonerd's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Shonerd families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonerd surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shonerd ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Midshipman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shonerd. 100% of Shonerd men worked as a Midshipman.

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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

  • Midshipman
    100%

What Shonerd family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Shonerd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonerd 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Shonerd. 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 146 military records available for the last name Shonerd. For the veterans among your Shonerd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonerd lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Shonerd life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shonerd in 1966 was 90, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonerd 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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