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Shonick Family History

Shonick 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: Honick, Shinnick, Senick, Shock, Howick, Schnick, Stanick, Swanick

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Where is the Shonick family from?

You can see how Shonick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonick family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shonick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Shonick families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonick's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shonick families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shonick 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 127 census records available for the last name Shonick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonick 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shonick. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shonick. For the veterans among your Shonick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonick lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Shonick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shonick in 1987 was 68, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonick 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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