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Shownes Family History

Shownes 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: Thornes, Downes, Howes, Showers, Shone, Showen, Shown, Sholes, Shanes

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Where is the Shownes family from?

You can see how Shownes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shownes family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shownes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Shownes family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shownes's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Shownes families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Shownes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shownes 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Shownes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shownes. For the veterans among your Shownes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shownes lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Shownes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shownes in 1975 was 71, and 84 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shownes 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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