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Schankey Family History

Schankey Name 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: Schanke, Sankey, Chancey, Schenkel, Chaney, Schwanke, Shanley

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Where is the Schankey family from?

You can see how Schankey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schankey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schankey families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Schankey families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Schankey's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Schankey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schankey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schankey ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Schankey ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Schankey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schankey 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Schankey. 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 1 military records available for the last name Schankey. For the veterans among your Schankey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schankey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Schankey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Schankey in 1973 was 64, and 69 in 2001.

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