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Shenkyr Family History

Shenkyr Surname 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: Shenker, Shankar, Shenoy, Schenker, Shenk, Slenker, Shanker, Henry

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Where is the Shenkyr family from?

You can see how Shenkyr families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shenkyr family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shenkyr family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Shenkyr's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Shenkyr families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Shenkyr. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shenkyr 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 Shenkyr. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 14 military records available for the last name Shenkyr. For the veterans among your Shenkyr ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shenkyr lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Shenkyr life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Shenkyr in 1972 was 84, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shenkyr ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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