Shann Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shann Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shann family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 47
Railway Engine Driver 5
Agricultural Labourer 5
Living On Her Own Means 4
Living On Own Means 3
Silk Twister 3
General Servant 2
Dress Maker 2
Machine Fitter 2
Shoe Maker 2
Stone Mason 2
Painter 2
Grocer & Inn Keeper 2
Joiner 2
Silk Spinner 2
Farmer 1
Fitter 1
Gardener 1
Gasworks Labourer 1
General Practitioner M R C S Regent 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Grocer 1
Grocer Assistant 1
Grocer Labourer Domestic 1
Groom 1

Shann Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Shinn 80% 3,845
2 Shan 80% 2,423
3 Shann 100% 2,044
4 Shanon 83% 398
5 Shunn 80% 129

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The surname Shann is the 3rd most popular variant of Shinn.

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