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Shahony Family History

Shahony 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: Shahan, Sharon, Mahony, Shamon, Shahin, Anthony, Shan, Shah, Seaton

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Where is the Shahony family from?

You can see how Shahony families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shahony family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Shahony family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Shahony's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Shahony families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shahony surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shahony ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Shahony. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shahony 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shahony. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shahony. For the veterans among your Shahony ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shahony lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1996, in the United States, Shahony life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shahony in 1970 was 63, and 85 in 1996.

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