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Shronk Family History

Shronk 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: Shonk, Shrock, Shroff, Strong, Schrock, Shock, Shryock, Siron, Sprock

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Where is the Shronk family from?

You can see how Shronk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shronk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shronk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Shronk families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Shronk's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shronk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shronk 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 Shronk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shronk. 25% of Shronk men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Merchant
    25%

What Shronk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Shronk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shronk 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Shronk. 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 116 military records available for the last name Shronk. For the veterans among your Shronk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shronk lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Shronk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shronk in 1959 was 61, and 52 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shronk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shronk 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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