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Shankey Family History

Shankey 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: Sankey, Shanley, Sharkey, Stankey, Shankel, Hankey, Shanker, Hanley

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Where is the Shankey family from?

You can see how Shankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shankey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shankey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shankey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shankey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Shankey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shankey 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 Shankey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, T C School Teacher was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shankey. 60% of Shankey women worked as a T C School Teacher.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • T C School Teacher
    60%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shankey 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 371 immigration records available for the last name Shankey. 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 198 military records available for the last name Shankey. For the veterans among your Shankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shankey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shankey in 1964 was 75, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shankey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shankey 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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