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Shincke Family History

Shincke 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: Shine, Reincke, Hince, Hinck, Shick, Shinsky, Hinckle, Meincke

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Where is the Shincke family from?

You can see how Shincke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shincke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shincke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shincke families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Shincke's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Shincke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shincke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shincke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Shincke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shincke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shincke. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shincke. For the veterans among your Shincke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shincke lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Shincke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shincke in 1968 was 73, and 93 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shincke 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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