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Shonk Family History

Shonk Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Schank.

English (Kent and Essex): variant of Shank.

Possibly also an Americanized form of Czech Šonka (see Sonka).

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


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Where is the Shonk family from?

You can see how Shonk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shonk family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shonk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Shonk families living in Quebec. This was about 55% of all the recorded Shonk's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shonk families in 1911.
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What did your Shonk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shonk. 20% of Shonk men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Shonk women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shonk were Miner and Stenographer.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Shonk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shonk 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 287 immigration records available for the last name Shonk. 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 965 military records available for the last name Shonk. For the veterans among your Shonk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shonk lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Shonk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Shonk in 1957 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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