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Shekon Family History

Shekon 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: Sheron, Heron, Shen, Sheldon, Shenoy, Shean, Shenton, Shelton, Shein

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Where is the Shekon family from?

You can see how Shekon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shekon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shekon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 8 Shekon families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Shekon's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Shekon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shekon 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 74 census records available for the last name Shekon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shekon 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 Shekon. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shekon. For the veterans among your Shekon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shekon lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1999, in the United States, Shekon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shekon in 1981 was 69, and 66 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shekon 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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