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Shanney Family History

Shanney 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: Hanney, Shanley, Shatney, Hanley, Haney, Sankey, Stanley, Shannon

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Where is the Shanney family from?

You can see how Shanney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shanney family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanney's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Shanney families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanney surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shanney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shanney. 100% of Shanney women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 655 census records available for the last name Shanney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanney 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Shanney. 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 56 military records available for the last name Shanney. For the veterans among your Shanney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanney lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shanney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Shanney in 1962 was 73, and 78 in 2003.

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