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Shenesky Family History

Shenesky 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: Chernesky, Selesky, Shinsky, Sheehy, Shenoy, Cheney, Stensby

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Where is the Shenesky family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenesky 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 Shenesky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shenesky. 100% of Shenesky men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Shenesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenesky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Shenesky. 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 24 military records available for the last name Shenesky. For the veterans among your Shenesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenesky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shenesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shenesky in 1966 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

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