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Shoneman Family History

Shoneman 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: Stoneman, Sheneman, Schoneman, Shireman, Sonneman, Showerman

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Where is the Shoneman family from?

You can see how Shoneman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoneman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shoneman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shoneman families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shoneman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shoneman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoneman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shoneman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Shoneman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoneman 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Shoneman. 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 Shoneman. For the veterans among your Shoneman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoneman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shoneman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Shoneman in 1963 was 90, and 70 in 2003.

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