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Shanes Family History

Shanes Surname Meaning

English: unexplained. Irish (Down): variant of Shane with excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Shanes family from?

You can see how Shanes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Shanes families living in British Columbia. This was about 53% of all the recorded Shanes's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Shanes families in 1911.
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What did your Shanes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanes. 37% of Shanes men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Shanes women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shanes were Truck Driver and 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
    37%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Shanes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanes 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 431 immigration records available for the last name Shanes. 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 330 military records available for the last name Shanes. For the veterans among your Shanes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shanes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shanes in 1965 was 77, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanes 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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