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Shenaut Family History

Shenaut 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: Chenault, Henault, Shinault, Shaut, Shelnut, Shen, Stewart, Haut

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Where is the Shenaut family from?

You can see how Shenaut families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenaut family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Shenaut families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shenaut's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shenaut families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenaut surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shenaut ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Shenaut. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenaut 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shenaut. 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 217 military records available for the last name Shenaut. For the veterans among your Shenaut ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenaut lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shenaut life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shenaut in 1967 was 52, and 71 in 2003.

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