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Sheik Family History

Sheik Surname Meaning

Muslim (mainly India): variant of Sheikh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sheik family from?

You can see how Sheik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheik family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there were 3 Sheik families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheik's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sheik families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheik surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sheik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheik. 39% of Sheik men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sheik women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sheik were Salesman and School Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    31%
  • Salesman
    31%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • School Teacher
    50%

What Sheik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheik 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 922 immigration records available for the last name Sheik. 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 827 military records available for the last name Sheik. For the veterans among your Sheik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheik lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sheik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sheik in 1955 was 58, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheik 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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