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Sheker Family History

Sheker 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: Sieker, Sherer, Shenker, Sheler, Shuker, Shaker, Sheer, Speer, Heyer

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Where is the Sheker family from?

You can see how Sheker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sheker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sheker families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sheker's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Sheker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheker 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 Sheker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheker. 100% of Sheker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sheker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheker 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sheker. 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 116 military records available for the last name Sheker. For the veterans among your Sheker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheker lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sheker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sheker in 1968 was 41, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheker 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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