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Sheyka Family History

Sheyka 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: Sheikh, Shera, Shonka, Stepka, Shea, Shenk, Sherk, Soyka, Sheck

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Where is the Sheyka family from?

You can see how Sheyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheyka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sheyka family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheyka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sheyka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheyka 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 Sheyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheyka. 100% of Sheyka men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sheyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Sheyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheyka 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sheyka. 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 33 military records available for the last name Sheyka. For the veterans among your Sheyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheyka lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Sheyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sheyka in 1976 was 58, and 44 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sheyka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheyka 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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