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Shankwiler Family History

Shankwiler 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: Shonkwiler, Shankle, Shanker, Shawler, Shankles, Sandler, Chandler

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Where is the Shankwiler family from?

You can see how Shankwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shankwiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shankwiler families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 3 Shankwiler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shankwiler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shankwiler families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Shankwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shankwiler 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shankwiler. 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 23 military records available for the last name Shankwiler. For the veterans among your Shankwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shankwiler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Shankwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shankwiler in 1973 was 42, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shankwiler 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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