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Shancks Family History

Shancks 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: Shanks, Sacks, Shands, Hanks, Shank, Shack, Shanes, Stacks, Hincks

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Where is the Shancks family from?

You can see how Shancks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shancks family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shancks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shancks families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shancks's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shancks families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shancks 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 51 census records available for the last name Shancks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shancks 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shancks. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shancks. For the veterans among your Shancks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shancks lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1995, in the United States, Shancks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shancks in 1977 was 78, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shancks 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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