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Shiek Family History

Shiek 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: Shier, Siek, Shimek, Shirk, Shie, Shiel, Shick, Sheek, Shek, Schiek

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Where is the Shiek family from?

You can see how Shiek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shiek family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shiek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 3 Shiek families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Shiek's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Shiek families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shiek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1891
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What did your Shiek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shiek. 34% of Shiek men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Mechanic
    14%

What Shiek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shiek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shiek 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Shiek. 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 237 military records available for the last name Shiek. For the veterans among your Shiek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shiek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Shiek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shiek in 1964 was 72, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shiek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shiek 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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