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Shefchek Family History

Shefchek 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: Shefchik, Shevchuk, Shewchuk, Speicher, Shecter, Sheffler, Shevchenko

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Where is the Shefchek family from?

You can see how Shefchek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shefchek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shefchek family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shefchek's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shefchek families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Shefchek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shefchek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shefchek. 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 42 military records available for the last name Shefchek. For the veterans among your Shefchek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shefchek lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Shefchek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Shefchek in 1976 was 69, and 78 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shefchek 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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