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Shrunk Family History

Shrunk 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: Strunk, Shunk, Schrunk, Sprunk, Sprung, Schunk, Schrank, Schrenk

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Where is the Shrunk family from?

You can see how Shrunk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrunk family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrunk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shrunk family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shrunk's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Shrunk families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrunk 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 351 census records available for the last name Shrunk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrunk 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shrunk. 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 99 military records available for the last name Shrunk. For the veterans among your Shrunk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrunk lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1994, in the United States, Shrunk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shrunk in 1991 was 71, and 26 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrunk 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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