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Shaner Family History

Shaner Name Meaning

Americanized form of Jewish Scheiner . Americanized form of German Schöner (see Schoener ) or Schönherr (see Schoenherr ).

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


Similar surnames: Shane, Schaner, Shader, Shafer, Shiner, Hamer, Shaver, Swaner, Haner

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Where is the Shaner family from?

You can see how Shaner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 68 Shaner families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Shaner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shaner families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaner ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shaner. 35% of Shaner men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Labourer
    30%
  • Gard
    15%
  • Electrician
    10%
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Census Records

There are 25,000 census records available for the last name Shaner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Shaner. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Shaner. For the veterans among your Shaner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaner lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shaner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shaner in 1944 was 26, and 75 in 2004.

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