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Shynook Family History

Shynook 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: Snook, Shook, Hook, Shannon, Shenoy, Shock, Shakoor, Shenton, Shryock

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Where is the Shynook family from?

You can see how Shynook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shynook family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shynook families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shynook's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shynook families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shynook 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 Shynook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shynook. 100% of Shynook men worked as a Machinist.

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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

  • Machinist
    100%

What Shynook family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Shynook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shynook 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shynook. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shynook. For the veterans among your Shynook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shynook lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1996, in the United States, Shynook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shynook in 1982 was 75, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shynook

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shynook 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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