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Shonkwiler Family History

Shonkwiler Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schankweiler.

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


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Where is the Shonkwiler family from?

You can see how Shonkwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonkwiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shonkwiler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 2 Shonkwiler families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonkwiler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shonkwiler families in 1840.
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What did your Shonkwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shonkwiler. 30% of Shonkwiler men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Shonkwiler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shonkwiler were Farm Laborer and Bookkeeper.

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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
    30%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Hand
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Bookkeeper
    40%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shonkwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonkwiler 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Shonkwiler. 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 589 military records available for the last name Shonkwiler. For the veterans among your Shonkwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonkwiler lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Shonkwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shonkwiler in 1960 was 46, and 74 in 2004.

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