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Shanklin Family History

Shanklin Surname Meaning

Probably Scottish: variant of Shankland.

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


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Where is the Shanklin family from?

You can see how Shanklin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanklin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanklin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 23 Shanklin families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Shanklin's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Shanklin families in 1891.
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What did your Shanklin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shanklin. 50% of Shanklin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Shanklin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Dairy Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Shanklin. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Shanklin. For the veterans among your Shanklin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanklin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Shanklin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shanklin in 1943 was 31, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shanklin 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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