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Shenkowski Family History

Shenkowski 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: Senkowski, Pienkowski, Stankowski, Bienkowski, Benkowski, Frankowski

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Where is the Shenkowski family from?

You can see how Shenkowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenkowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shenkowski family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenkowski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shenkowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shenkowski 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 21 census records available for the last name Shenkowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenkowski 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shenkowski. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shenkowski. For the veterans among your Shenkowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenkowski lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Shenkowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Shenkowski in 1953 was 52, and 94 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenkowski 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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