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Shrank Family History

Shrank 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: Schrank, Shank, Frank, Shan, Rank, Crank, Strang, Strand, Shean

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Where is the Shrank family from?

You can see how Shrank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shrank families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shrank family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shrank's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Shrank families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrank surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shrank ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Manager Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shrank. 100% of Shrank men worked as a Manager Cabinet Maker and 100% of Shrank women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Manager Cabinet Maker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Shrank family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shrank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrank 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Shrank. 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 180 military records available for the last name Shrank. For the veterans among your Shrank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrank lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shrank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shrank in 1962 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shrank

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shrank 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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