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Schankman Family History

Schankman 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: Schenkman, Shankman, Schatzman, Shenkman, Schuckman, Schuneman

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Where is the Schankman family from?

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

What did your Schankman ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Schankman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schankman 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Schankman. 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 19 military records available for the last name Schankman. For the veterans among your Schankman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schankman lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Schankman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Schankman in 1967 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

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