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Sheekley Family History

Sheekley 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: Sheesley, Sheeley, Seeley, Shockley, Checkley, Wheeley, Sheckler

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Where is the Sheekley family from?

You can see how Sheekley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheekley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Sheekley families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheekley's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sheekley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheekley 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 38 census records available for the last name Sheekley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheekley 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Sheekley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sheekley. For the veterans among your Sheekley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheekley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sheekley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sheekley in 1965 was 45, and 64 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheekley 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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