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Shawhan Name Meaning

Irish: variant of Sheehan .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Shahan, Shehan, Sheahan, Skahan, Shawn, Shean, Haggan, Scanlan

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Where is the Shawhan family from?

You can see how Shawhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shawhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shawhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Shawhan families living in Ontario. This was about 60% of all the recorded Shawhan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shawhan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shawhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shawhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shawhan. 22% of Shawhan men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Shawhan women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shawhan were Manager and Nurse. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    22%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Nurse
    9%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Shawhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shawhan 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 465 immigration records available for the last name Shawhan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, 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 Shawhan. For the veterans among your Shawhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shawhan lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Shawhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shawhan in 1956 was 54, and 76 in 2004.

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