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Sheekey Family History

Sheekey Surname Meaning

from Ó Síthigh see Sheehy with phonetic re-interpretation of internal -h- as -k-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sheekey family from?

You can see how Sheekey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheekey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sheekey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 31 Sheekey families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Sheekey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sheekey families in 1891.
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What did your Sheekey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Barman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sheekey. 30% of Sheekey men worked as a Barman and 79% of Sheekey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheekey were Steel Plate Mill Worker H W and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Barman
    30%
  • General Labourer
    30%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Steel Plate Mill Worker H W
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    15%
  • Housewife
    8%

What Sheekey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sheekey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheekey 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Sheekey. 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 307 military records available for the last name Sheekey. For the veterans among your Sheekey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheekey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sheekey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sheekey in 1964 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheekey 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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