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Shakin Family History

Shakin Surname 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: Shakir, Shatkin, Shain, Shahin, Hain, Shan, Sabin, Spain, Hankin

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Where is the Shakin family from?

You can see how Shakin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shakin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Shakin families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shakin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Shakin families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shakin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shakin. 37% of Shakin men worked as a Salesman and 38% of Shakin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shakin were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    37%
  • Cutter
    11%
  • Lawyer
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Clerk
    25%

What Shakin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Shakin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakin 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 202 immigration records available for the last name Shakin. 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 107 military records available for the last name Shakin. For the veterans among your Shakin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakin lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shakin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shakin in 1962 was 75, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shakin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakin 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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