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Shaunesey Family History

Shaunesey 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: Shanley, Shanes, Shaughnessy, Chauncey, Hennesey, Shatney, Hanley

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Where is the Shaunesey family from?

You can see how Shaunesey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaunesey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shaunesey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Shaunesey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 26% of all the recorded Shaunesey's in USA. Massachusetts and 2 other states had the highest population of Shaunesey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaunesey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaunesey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shaunesey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Shaunesey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaunesey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Shaunesey. 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 48 military records available for the last name Shaunesey. For the veterans among your Shaunesey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaunesey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Shaunesey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shaunesey in 1964 was 69, and 77 in 2001.

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