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Shieck Family History

Shieck 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: Schieck, Shick, Sheck, Shreck, Sieck, Heck, Hick, Shield, Shock

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Where is the Shieck family from?

You can see how Shieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shieck family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Shieck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Shieck family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shieck's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shieck families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shieck 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 220 census records available for the last name Shieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shieck 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Shieck. 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 32 military records available for the last name Shieck. For the veterans among your Shieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shieck lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Shieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Shieck in 1968 was 91, and 84 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shieck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shieck 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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