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Shifkey Family History

Shifkey 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: Shirkey, Hiskey, Shippey, Shipley, Shirley, Shirey, Whipkey, Hickey

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Shifkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shifkey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shifkey. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shifkey. For the veterans among your Shifkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shifkey lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Shifkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shifkey in 1979 was 87, and 90 in 1990.

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