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Shinskey Family History

Shinskey 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: Shinsky, Hiskey, Sinkey, Oshinsky, Linskey, Hinsey, Hinsley, Shirkey

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Where is the Shinskey family from?

You can see how Shinskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinskey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shinskey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Shinskey families living in Michigan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Shinskey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shinskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinskey 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 132 census records available for the last name Shinskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinskey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shinskey. 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 33 military records available for the last name Shinskey. For the veterans among your Shinskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinskey lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Shinskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shinskey in 1967 was 68, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinskey 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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