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Sank Family History

Sank Surname Meaning

English (Nottinghamshire): perhaps from a pet form of the Middle English personal name Samuel

with assimilation of /mk/ to /ŋk/ (compare Sinkin for Simkin).

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


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Where is the Sank family from?

You can see how Sank families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sank family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sank families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Sank families living in Alberta. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sank's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sank families in 1911.
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What did your Sank ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmers Son was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sank. 60% of Sank men worked as a Farmers Son.

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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 1921

  • Farmers Son
    60%
  • Journalier
    40%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sank. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sank 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 452 immigration records available for the last name Sank. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sank. For the veterans among your Sank ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sank lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sank life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sank in 1959 was 44, and 89 in 2004.

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