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Shaney Family History

Shaney Name 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: Haney, Shane, Chaney, Shanley, Shaner, Swaney, Shanes, Seaney, Shandy

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Where is the Shaney family from?

You can see how Shaney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaney families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Shaney families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shaney's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shaney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaney. 28% of Shaney men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Shaney women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shaney were Bartender and Housework. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Bartender
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Maid
    13%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housework
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shaney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaney 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Shaney. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 219 military records available for the last name Shaney. For the veterans among your Shaney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaney lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Shaney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Shaney in 1958 was 42, and 93 in 2004.

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