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Shanke Family History

Shanke 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: Hanke, Shanks, Shane, Stanke, Shank, Shankle, Shankel, Shake, Schanke

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Where is the Shanke family from?

You can see how Shanke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Shanke family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanke's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shanke families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1901
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What did your Shanke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanke. 34% of Shanke men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Shanke women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shanke were Merchant and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Merchant
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Shanke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shanke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanke 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Shanke. 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 166 military records available for the last name Shanke. For the veterans among your Shanke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanke lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Shanke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shanke in 1966 was 73, and 77 in 1981.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shanke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanke 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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