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Shansky Family History

Shansky 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: Slansky, Shinsky, Shasky, Lansky, Shanks, Olshansky, Plansky

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Where is the Shansky family from?

You can see how Shansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shansky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shansky families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Shansky families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Shansky's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shansky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shansky 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 Shansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shansky. 34% of Shansky men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Helper
    34%

What Shansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 487 census records available for the last name Shansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shansky 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Shansky. 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 46 military records available for the last name Shansky. For the veterans among your Shansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shansky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Shansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shansky in 1965 was 59, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shansky 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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