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Shocknesse Family History

Shocknesse 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: Shockney, Shocklee, Harkness, Shockley, Holness, Stockner, Bicknese

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Where is the Shocknesse family from?

You can see how Shocknesse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shocknesse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shocknesse families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shocknesse's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shocknesse families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shocknesse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shocknesse ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shocknesse. 100% of Shocknesse 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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What Shocknesse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 92 census records available for the last name Shocknesse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shocknesse 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shocknesse. 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 14 military records available for the last name Shocknesse. For the veterans among your Shocknesse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shocknesse lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2001, in the United States, Shocknesse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shocknesse in 1952 was 60, and 86 in 2001.

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