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Shako Family History

Shako 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: Shao, Sako, Shake, Shan, Zhao, Shah, Chao, Shaw, Sato, Hake

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Where is the Shako family from?

You can see how Shako families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shako family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shako families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shako families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shako's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shako families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shako 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 140 census records available for the last name Shako. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shako 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Shako. 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 19 military records available for the last name Shako. For the veterans among your Shako ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shako lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shako life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shako in 1966 was 75, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shako 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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