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Shinnck Family History

Shinnck 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: Shinnick, Chinnock, Shinn, Hinck, Shick, Hick, Senick, Winnick

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Where is the Shinnck family from?

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

What did your Shinnck ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Factory Worker
    100%
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Census Records

There are 16 census records available for the last name Shinnck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinnck 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shinnck. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shinnck. For the veterans among your Shinnck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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