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Shankus Family History

Shankus 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, Stankus, Shankar, Hankes, Hanus, Shimkus, Shands, Hanks

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Where is the Shankus family from?

You can see how Shankus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shankus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shankus families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shankus's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shankus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shankus 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 18 census records available for the last name Shankus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shankus 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shankus. 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 Shankus. For the veterans among your Shankus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shankus lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1982, in the United States, Shankus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shankus in 1970 was 70, and 78 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shankus 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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