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Scank Family History

Scank 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: Sank, Schank, Shank, Swank, Stank, Frank, Cane, Shan, Bank, Rank

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Where is the Scank family from?

You can see how Scank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Scank family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Scank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Scank families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Scank's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Scank families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Scank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Scank ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Scank. 100% of Scank men worked as a Mechanic and 50% of Scank women worked as an Operator.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Scank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 606 census records available for the last name Scank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Scank 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Scank. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Scank. For the veterans among your Scank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Scank lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Scank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Scank in 1963 was 77, and 28 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Scank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Scank 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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