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Shanker Family History

Shanker Surname Meaning

Indian: variant of Shankar.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shanker family from?

You can see how Shanker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Shanker families living in London. This was about 43% of all the recorded Shanker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shanker families in 1891.
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What did your Shanker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanker. 17% of Shanker men worked as a Salesman and 20% of Shanker women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shanker were Farmer and Seamstress.

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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

  • Salesman
    17%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Salesgirl
    16%
  • Typist
    12%
  • Seamstress
    8%

What Shanker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shanker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanker 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Shanker. 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 609 military records available for the last name Shanker. For the veterans among your Shanker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanker lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shanker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shanker in 1964 was 59, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanker 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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