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Shownaker Family History

Shownaker 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: Stonaker, Slonaker, Honaker, Shomaker, Shoemaker, Shewmaker

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Where is the Shownaker family from?

You can see how Shownaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shownaker family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Shownaker families living in Michigan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shownaker's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shownaker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shownaker 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 36 census records available for the last name Shownaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shownaker 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shownaker. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shownaker. For the veterans among your Shownaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shownaker lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shownaker 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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