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Shiank Family History

Shiank 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, Shan, Shin, Shean, Siano, Shine, Shanks, Schrank, Shane, Shinn

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Where is the Shiank family from?

You can see how Shiank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiank family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Shiank family living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiank's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Shiank families in 1871.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shiank ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Shiank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiank 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Shiank. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Shiank. For the veterans among your Shiank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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