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Shecke Family History

Shecke 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: Hecke, Sheck, Heck, Shock, Sheikh, Muecke, Seckel, Steckel, Heckle

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Where is the Shecke family from?

You can see how Shecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shecke family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shecke families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Shecke families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Shecke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Shecke families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shecke 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 56 census records available for the last name Shecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shecke 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 Shecke. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shecke. For the veterans among your Shecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shecke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1998, in the United States, Shecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shecke in 1975 was 65, and 90 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shecke 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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