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Shongood Family History

Shongood 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: Hopgood, Hobgood, Henwood, Osgood, Hopwood, Horwood, Thurgood

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Where is the Shongood family from?

You can see how Shongood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shongood family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shongood families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Shongood families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shongood's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shongood families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Shongood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shongood 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Shongood. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shongood. For the veterans among your Shongood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shongood lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Shongood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shongood in 1976 was 83, and 101 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shongood 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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