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Shunkweiler Family History

Shunkweiler 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: Shonkwiler, Hunkler, Schouweiler, Manweiler, Dockweiler, Schladweiler

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Where is the Shunkweiler family from?

You can see how Shunkweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shunkweiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shunkweiler families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Shunkweiler families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Shunkweiler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shunkweiler families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Shunkweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shunkweiler 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 Shunkweiler. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shunkweiler. For the veterans among your Shunkweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shunkweiler lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shunkweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shunkweiler in 1962 was 62, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shunkweiler 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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