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Shankles Family History

Shankles Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shankles family from?

You can see how Shankles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shankles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shankles families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Shankles families living in Lancashire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shankles's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shankles families in 1891.
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What did your Shankles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shankles. 32% of Shankles men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Shankles women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shankles were Farm Labor and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Farm Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Farm Laborer
    23%
  • Housework
    23%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shankles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shankles 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Shankles. 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 586 military records available for the last name Shankles. For the veterans among your Shankles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shankles lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Shankles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shankles in 1955 was 47, and 73 in 2004.

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