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Shanck Family History

Shanck 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: Shank, Shack, Schanck, Shan, Slack, Sack, Hack, Haack, Stack, Hance

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Where is the Shanck family from?

You can see how Shanck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanck family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shanck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Shanck families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanck's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shanck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanck 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 Shanck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shanck. 22% of Shanck men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shanck women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shanck were Manager and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 897 census records available for the last name Shanck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanck 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Shanck. 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 99 military records available for the last name Shanck. For the veterans among your Shanck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanck lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shanck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shanck in 1967 was 75, and 93 in 2004.

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