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Shenko Family History

Shenko 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: Senko, Sienko, Shenk, Schenk, Shen, Sheng, Seno, Shenoy, Sheikh

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Where is the Shenko family from?

You can see how Shenko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shenko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Shenko families living in Warwickshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Shenko's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Shenko families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenko 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 Shenko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shenko. 60% of Shenko men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%

What Shenko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 375 census records available for the last name Shenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenko 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Shenko. 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 115 military records available for the last name Shenko. For the veterans among your Shenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenko lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shenko in 1962 was 49, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shenko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenko 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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