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Shenkle Family History

Shenkle 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: Shankle, Henkle, Shinkle, Heckle, Sheckler, Shenk, Sprenkle, Henke

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Where is the Shenkle family from?

You can see how Shenkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenkle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shenkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shenkle families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenkle's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Shenkle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenkle 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 Shenkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shenkle. 31% of Shenkle men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Bus Driver
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Shenkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shenkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenkle 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Shenkle. 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 239 military records available for the last name Shenkle. For the veterans among your Shenkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenkle lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shenkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shenkle in 1964 was 51, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenkle 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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