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Shaskus Family History

Shaskus 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: Shanks, Shimkus, Stankus, Shasky, Blasius, Haskin, Rasmus, Shankar

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Where is the Shaskus family from?

You can see how Shaskus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaskus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shaskus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shaskus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shaskus families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaskus 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 7 census records available for the last name Shaskus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaskus 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shaskus. 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 6 military records available for the last name Shaskus. For the veterans among your Shaskus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaskus lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1985, in the United States, Shaskus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Shaskus in 1965 was 77, and 76 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaskus 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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