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Shankow Family History

Shankow 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: Shankar, Shannon, Shadow, Shanks, Sharrow, Sandow, Pankow, Sharlow

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Where is the Shankow family from?

You can see how Shankow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shankow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shankow family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shankow's in USA. California had the highest population of Shankow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shankow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Shankow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shankow 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shankow. 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 2 military records available for the last name Shankow. For the veterans among your Shankow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shankow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1973, in the United States, Shankow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Shankow in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shankow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shankow 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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