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Shounk Family History

Shounk 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: Shoun, Shonk, Shunk, Shock, Schunk, Shuck, Strunk, Shonka, Shoup

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Where is the Shounk family from?

You can see how Shounk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shounk family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shounk families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Shounk's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shounk families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Shounk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shounk 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shounk. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shounk. For the veterans among your Shounk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shounk lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Shounk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Shounk in 1967 was 80, and 76 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shounk 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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