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Shannah Family History

Shannah 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: Hannah, Hanna, Shankar, Shannon, Sanna, Hannam, Hannan, Khanna, Shann

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Where is the Shannah family from?

You can see how Shannah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shannah family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Shannah families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 9 Shannah families living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Shannah's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Shannah families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shannah 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 Records

There are 165 census records available for the last name Shannah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shannah 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Shannah. 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 8 military records available for the last name Shannah. For the veterans among your Shannah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shannah lifespan?

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