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Shinkle Family History

Shinkle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Dutch Schinkel.

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


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Where is the Shinkle family from?

You can see how Shinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinkle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shinkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Shinkle families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shinkle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shinkle families in 1891.
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What did your Shinkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shinkle. 20% of Shinkle men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Shinkle women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shinkle were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    16%
  • Teacher
    14%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Seamstress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Shinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinkle 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 385 immigration records available for the last name Shinkle. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shinkle. For the veterans among your Shinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinkle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Shinkle in 1944 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shinkle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinkle 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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