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Shanok Family History

Shanok 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, Shanor, Shan, Shao, Shannon, Shenoy, Sano, Stano, Siano

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Where is the Shanok family from?

You can see how Shanok families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shanok family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shanok family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shanok's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shanok families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shanok surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shanok ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shanok ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Shanok. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shanok 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Shanok. 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 56 military records available for the last name Shanok. For the veterans among your Shanok ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shanok lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Shanok life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shanok in 1962 was 79, and 87 in 2002.

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