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Shunkwiler Family History

Shunkwiler 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: Shonkwiler, Hunkler, Kunkler, Sheckler, Shuler, Shingler, Tutwiler

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Where is the Shunkwiler family from?

You can see how Shunkwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shunkwiler family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shunkwiler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shunkwiler families living in Indiana. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shunkwiler's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shunkwiler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shunkwiler 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 Shunkwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shunkwiler. 47% of Shunkwiler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shunkwiler women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shunkwiler were New Worker and Housekeeper.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer Car Department
    16%
  • New Worker
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Shunkwiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 805 census records available for the last name Shunkwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shunkwiler 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Shunkwiler. 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 251 military records available for the last name Shunkwiler. For the veterans among your Shunkwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shunkwiler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shunkwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shunkwiler in 1963 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

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