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Shanen Family History

Shanen Surname 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: Shane, Hanen, Shaner, Shann, Shanes, Schanen, Shan, Hagen, Shen

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Where is the Shanen family from?

You can see how Shanen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shanen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Shanen families living in Kansas. This was about 17% of all the recorded Shanen's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Shanen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shanen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shanen. 25% of Shanen men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Painter
    13%

What Shanen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 516 census records available for the last name Shanen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanen 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Shanen. 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 62 military records available for the last name Shanen. For the veterans among your Shanen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Shanen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Shanen in 1969 was 70, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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