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Shecket Family History

Shecket 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: Seckel, Steckel, Sheckler, Specker, Secker, Heckel, Shecter, Swecker

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Where is the Shecket family from?

You can see how Shecket families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shecket family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Shecket families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shecket family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shecket's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Shecket families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shecket 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 57 census records available for the last name Shecket. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shecket 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Shecket. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shecket. For the veterans among your Shecket ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shecket lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Shecket life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Shecket in 1968 was 84, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shecket 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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