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Shanny Family History

Shanny 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: Hanny, Shann, Shandy, Shan, Hanna, Haney, Shannon, Hann, Shenoy

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Where is the Shanny family from?

You can see how Shanny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanny family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shanny families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shanny families living in New York. This was about 62% of all the recorded Shanny's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shanny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanny surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shanny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Accountant was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shanny. 50% of Shanny men worked as an Accountant. .

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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

  • Accountant
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 576 census records available for the last name Shanny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanny 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Shanny. 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 45 military records available for the last name Shanny. For the veterans among your Shanny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanny lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Shanny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shanny in 1966 was 76, and 90 in 2000.

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