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Sankel Family History

Sankel Name 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: Sandel, Sankey, Dankel, Wankel, Sunkel, Shankel, Santel, Hankel

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Where is the Sankel family from?

You can see how Sankel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sankel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sankel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sankel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sankel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sankel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sankel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sankel. 50% of Sankel men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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 1940

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 202 census records available for the last name Sankel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankel 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Sankel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 28 military records available for the last name Sankel. For the veterans among your Sankel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Sankel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sankel in 1958 was 47, and 85 in 2002.

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