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Shonka Family History

Shonka Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech Šonka (see Sonka).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shonka family from?

You can see how Shonka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonka family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Shonka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Shonka families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shonka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shonka families in 1911.
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What did your Shonka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shonka. 45% of Shonka men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shonka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shonka were Salesman and Teacher (hs).

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Teacher (hs)
    15%

What Shonka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shonka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonka 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Shonka. 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 234 military records available for the last name Shonka. For the veterans among your Shonka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Shonka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Shonka in 1963 was 78, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shonka 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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