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Shonda Family History

Shonda 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: Honda, Shonka, Shoda, Sonoda, Fonda, Konda, Handa, Monda, Ronda

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Where is the Shonda family from?

You can see how Shonda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonda family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shonda families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shonda families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonda's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shonda families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shonda ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Shonda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonda 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Shonda. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shonda. For the veterans among your Shonda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonda lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Shonda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shonda in 1968 was 75, and 88 in 1994.

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