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Shakman Family History

Shakman 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: Shankman, Sharman, Harman, Hayman, Hackman, Salman, Sherman, Shahan

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Where is the Shakman family from?

You can see how Shakman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shakman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shakman families living in Wisconsin. This was about 73% of all the recorded Shakman's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Shakman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Shakman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakman 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Shakman. 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 49 military records available for the last name Shakman. For the veterans among your Shakman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shakman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Shakman in 1966 was 92, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakman 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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