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Shesky Family History

Shesky 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: Chesky, Shasky, Shetty, Sheehy, Shenoy, Sheikh, Sherry, Lesky, Shelby

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Where is the Shesky family from?

You can see how Shesky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shesky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shesky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Shesky families living in Michigan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Shesky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shesky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shesky 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 219 census records available for the last name Shesky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shesky 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 Shesky. 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 40 military records available for the last name Shesky. For the veterans among your Shesky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shesky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Shesky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Shesky in 1971 was 65, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shesky 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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