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Shanar Family History

Shanar 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: Shankar, Shaner, Sharar, Shanor, Shan, Haar, Schaar, Saar, Safar

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Where is the Shanar family from?

You can see how Shanar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanar family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shanar family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanar's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shanar families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shanar ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Journalier was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shanar. 100% of Shanar men worked as a Journalier. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Journalier
    100%
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Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Shanar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanar 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Shanar. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shanar. For the veterans among your Shanar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanar lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2003, in the United States, Shanar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Shanar in 1983 was 91, and 56 in 2003.

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