O'shannon Family History

O'shannon 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: Shannon, Hannon, O'bannon, Channon, Bohannon, O'hanlon, Buchannon, Cannon, Stanton, Hanson

246	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
11	Military Records
16	Immigration Records
123	Census and Voter Lists
71	Member Trees

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Where is the O'shannon family from?

You can see how O'shannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The O'shannon family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 O'shannon families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded O'shannon's in USA. Maine had the highest population of O'shannon families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the O'shannon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Record

There are 123 census records available for the last name O'shannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, O'shannon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 16 immigration records available for the last name O'shannon. 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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Military Records

There are 11 military records available for the last name O'shannon. For the veterans among your O'shannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average O'shannon lifespan?

Average O'shannon life expectancy in 2000 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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O'shannon Surname Meaning

Where is the O'shannon family from?

What O'shannon family records will you find?

What is the average O'shannon lifespan?

Average O'shannon life expectancy in 2000 was 53 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

O'shannon Family History

O'shannon Surname Meaning

467 record(s) for O'shannon

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O'shannon Surname Meaning

467 record(s) for O'shannon

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Where is the O'shannon family from?

What O'shannon family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of O'shannon family history

What is the average O'shannon lifespan?

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