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Shanske Family History

Shanske 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: Hanke, Ganske, Shanks, Shane, Manske, Hanse, Haske, Stanke, Shank

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Where is the Shanske family from?

You can see how Shanske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shanske families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shanske's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shanske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanske surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shanske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shanske. 100% of Shanske men worked as a Plumber. .

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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

  • Plumber
    100%
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What Shanske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Shanske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanske 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Shanske. 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 18 military records available for the last name Shanske. For the veterans among your Shanske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanske lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Shanske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shanske in 1967 was 79, and 91 in 2003.

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