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Shek Family History

Shek Name Meaning

Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 石 see Shi

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


Similar surnames: Sheu, Shen, Shed, Suen, Sherk, Shenk, Shey, Sheng, Chee, Sher

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Where is the Shek family from?

You can see how Shek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shek family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Shek families living in Dorset. This was about 46% of all the recorded Shek's in United Kingdom. Dorset had the highest population of Shek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shek. 50% of Shek men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Shek women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shek were Machine Operator and New Worker. .

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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
    50%
  • Machine Operator
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
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What Shek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 813 census records available for the last name Shek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shek 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 932 immigration records available for the last name Shek. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4,000 military records available for the last name Shek. For the veterans among your Shek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Shek in 1964 was 70, and 73 in 2004.

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