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Shankes Family History

Shankes 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, Hankes, Shankel, Shanes, Shanker, Shankles, Shankar, Sankey

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Where is the Shankes family from?

You can see how Shankes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shankes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shankes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Shankes family living in Banffshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shankes's in Scotland. Banffshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Shankes families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shankes 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 Shankes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shankes. 100% of Shankes men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shankes women worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Shankes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Shankes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shankes 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shankes. 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 25 military records available for the last name Shankes. For the veterans among your Shankes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shankes lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1985, in the United States, Shankes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shankes in 1984 was 69, and 65 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shankes 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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