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Shakra Family History

Shakra 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: Sharp, Sharaf, Hara, Shukla, Bhakta, Shaer, Shera, Sharma, Saksa

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Where is the Shakra family from?

You can see how Shakra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakra family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shakra families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shakra family living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shakra's in USA. Michigan and 2 other states had the highest population of Shakra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakra 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 Shakra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Independent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shakra. 100% of Shakra men worked as an Independent.

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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

  • Independent
    100%

What Shakra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Shakra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakra 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Shakra. 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 22 military records available for the last name Shakra. For the veterans among your Shakra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Shakra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shakra in 1963 was 70, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shakra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakra 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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