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Shunko Family History

Shunko 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: Shunk, Chunko, Shanks, Schunk, Shuck, Hunke, Shonka, Stanko, Suko

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Where is the Shunko family from?

You can see how Shunko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shunko family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shunko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Shunko family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Shunko's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Shunko families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Shunko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shunko 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Shunko. 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 62 military records available for the last name Shunko. For the veterans among your Shunko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shunko lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shunko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shunko in 1967 was 71, and 57 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shunko 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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