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Sankle Family History

Sankle 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: Shankle, Sale, Sandler, Sankey, Finkle, Hanke, Angle, Sante, Markle

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Where is the Sankle family from?

You can see how Sankle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankle family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sankle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sankle families living in Wisconsin. This was about 83% of all the recorded Sankle's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sankle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sankle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sankle ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sankle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Sankle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankle 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sankle. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sankle. For the veterans among your Sankle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankle lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1986, in the United States, Sankle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sankle in 1979 was 74, and 77 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sankle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankle 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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