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Shinck Family History

Shinck 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: Hinck, Shick, Hick, Shinnick, Shin, Shock, Shine, Schieck, Swick

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Where is the Shinck family from?

You can see how Shinck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinck family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shinck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Shinck family living in Moray. This was 100% of all the recorded Shinck's in Scotland. Moray had the highest population of Shinck families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinck 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 Shinck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shinck. 100% of Shinck men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Shinck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Shinck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinck 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shinck. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shinck. For the veterans among your Shinck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinck lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1988, in the United States, Shinck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shinck in 1972 was 78, and 89 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinck 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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