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Shanko Family History

Shanko 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, Stanko, Hanko, Shank, Sanko, Shan, Franko, Sando, Shao

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Where is the Shanko family from?

You can see how Shanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanko family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Shanko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Shanko families living in Northumberland. This was about 77% of all the recorded Shanko's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Shanko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanko 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 Shanko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanko. 21% of Shanko men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shanko women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Saw Milling
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Shanko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanko 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Shanko. 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 179 military records available for the last name Shanko. For the veterans among your Shanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanko lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Shanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shanko in 1953 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanko 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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