This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shinkle family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shinkle Family History

Shinkle Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Dutch Schinkel.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shinkle family from?

You can see how Shinkle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shinkle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shinkle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Shinkle families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Shinkle's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Shinkle families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shinkle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Shinkle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Shinkle. 100% of Shinkle men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Shinkle | Data not to scale

*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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Shinkle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Shinkle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shinkle census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search Canadian census records for Shinkle

Passenger Lists

There are 385 immigration records available for the last name Shinkle. 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.

View all Shinkle immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Shinkle. For the veterans among your Shinkle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shinkle military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shinkle family history

Discover More

What is the average Shinkle lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shinkle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Shinkle in 1944 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shinkle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shinkle 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shinkle family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial