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Shananan Family History

Shananan 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: Shanahan, Shanaman, Shannon, Hannan, Hanavan, Hanahan, Shankman

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Where is the Shananan family from?

You can see how Shananan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shananan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shananan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Shananan family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shananan's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Shananan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shananan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shananan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Punch Press Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shananan. 100% of Shananan men worked as a Punch Press Operator. .

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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

  • Punch Press Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Shananan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shananan 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shananan. 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 21 military records available for the last name Shananan. For the veterans among your Shananan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shananan lifespan?

Average Shananan life expectancy in 1997 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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