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Shannan Family History

Shannan Surname Meaning

see Shannon.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Shannan family from?

You can see how Shannan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shannan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shannan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 50 Shannan families living in Ontario. This was about 51% of all the recorded Shannan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shannan families in 1911.
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What did your Shannan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shannan. 20% of Shannan men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Shannan women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shannan were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Secretary
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

What Shannan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Shannan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shannan 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 930 immigration records available for the last name Shannan. 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 496 military records available for the last name Shannan. For the veterans among your Shannan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shannan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Shannan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shannan in 1968 was 93, and 100 in 2002.

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