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Shakes Family History

Shakes Surname Meaning

English: possibly derived from Middle English shake

a word used to refer to grain fallen from the head of a cereal plant

(used to feed livestock).

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


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Where is the Shakes family from?

You can see how Shakes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Shakes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Shakes families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Shakes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shakes families in 1891.
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What did your Shakes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shakes. 78% of Shakes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Pin Machine Minder
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shakes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakes 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 299 immigration records available for the last name Shakes. 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 655 military records available for the last name Shakes. For the veterans among your Shakes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Shakes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shakes in 1964 was 87, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakes 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.

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