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Shinko Family History

Shinko Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Hungarian Sinkó or of its Croatian Slovenian and Slovak cognate Šinko (see Sinko).

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


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Where is the Shinko family from?

You can see how Shinko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinko family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shinko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Shinko families living in Lancashire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Shinko's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Shinko families in 1891.
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What did your Shinko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shinko. 62% of Shinko men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    62%
  • Miner
    24%
  • Farm Helper
    16%

What Shinko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 931 census records available for the last name Shinko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinko 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Shinko. 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 200 military records available for the last name Shinko. For the veterans among your Shinko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shinko lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shinko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Shinko in 1963 was 67, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shinko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinko 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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