Shanks Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Shanks Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Shanks family

Profession Census Frequency
Farmer 19
General Labourer 16
Living On Own Means 13
Carpenter 9
Coal Miner Hewer 8
General Servant Domestic 7
Labourer 7
Dressmaker 6
Cook Domestic 5
Dress Maker 5
House Maid Domestic 5
Cycle Maker 5
Cotton Weaver 4
Joiner 4
Joiner Carpenter 4
Farmers Son 4
Scholar In Village 4
Grocer's Assistant 3
Housemaid Domestic 3
Leather Dresser 3
Plumber 3
Tailor 3
Tailoress 3
Cotton Spinner 3
Gardener Domestic 3

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