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Schinsky Family History

Schinsky 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: Shinsky, Schink, Kuchinsky, Selinsky, Oshinsky, Solinsky, Schinke

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Where is the Schinsky family from?

You can see how Schinsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schinsky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schinsky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Schinsky families living in New York. This was about 85% of all the recorded Schinsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Schinsky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schinsky 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 Schinsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schinsky. 30% of Schinsky men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Schinsky women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    30%
  • Salesman
    30%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Miner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Schinsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Schinsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schinsky 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Schinsky. 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 71 military records available for the last name Schinsky. For the veterans among your Schinsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schinsky lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Schinsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Schinsky in 1966 was 67, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Schinsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schinsky 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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