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Shookner Family History

Shookner 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: Spooner, Hooker, Stockner, Shoener, Shofner, Shoffner, Shockney

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Where is the Shookner family from?

You can see how Shookner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shookner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shookner families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shookner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shookner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shookner 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 70 census records available for the last name Shookner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shookner 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shookner. 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 17 military records available for the last name Shookner. For the veterans among your Shookner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shookner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Shookner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shookner in 1966 was 76, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shookner 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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