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Shonn Family History

Shonn 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: Shoun, Shinn, Shone, Shonk, Shann, Shon, Sonn, Shoen, Shown, Honn

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Where is the Shonn family from?

You can see how Shonn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shonn families living in Missouri. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shonn's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shonn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Shonn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonn 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Shonn. 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 31 military records available for the last name Shonn. For the veterans among your Shonn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonn lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1993, in the United States, Shonn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shonn in 1983 was 78, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonn 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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