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Shrensky Family History

Shrensky 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: Stransky, Selensky, Shinsky, Shenoy, Zaretsky, Sorenson, Schrenk

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Where is the Shrensky family from?

You can see how Shrensky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shrensky family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shrensky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shrensky family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shrensky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shrensky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shrensky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shrensky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Shrensky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shrensky 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Shrensky. 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 11 military records available for the last name Shrensky. For the veterans among your Shrensky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shrensky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Shrensky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shrensky in 1967 was 83, and 85 in 2004.

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