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Shunick Family History

Shunick 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: Shinnick, Senick, Tunick, Honick, Shuck, Schnick, Stanick, Swanick

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Where is the Shunick family from?

You can see how Shunick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shunick family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shunick families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Shunick families living in Oxfordshire. This was about 52% of all the recorded Shunick's in United Kingdom. Oxfordshire had the highest population of Shunick families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shunick 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 Shunick ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming and Student Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shunick. 42% of Shunick men worked as a Farming and 34% of Shunick women worked as a Student Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shunick were Attendant and Secretary.

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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

  • Farming
    42%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Attendant
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Student Nurse
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Shunick family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Shunick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shunick 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Shunick. 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 53 military records available for the last name Shunick. For the veterans among your Shunick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shunick lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Shunick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Shunick in 1959 was 48, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shunick 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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