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Shikorski Family History

Shikorski 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: Sikorski, Skorski, Sikorsky, Dzikowski, Sokolski, Senkowski, Pokorski

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Where is the Shikorski family from?

You can see how Shikorski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shikorski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shikorski family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shikorski's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Shikorski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shikorski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shikorski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Shikorski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shikorski 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shikorski. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shikorski. For the veterans among your Shikorski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shikorski lifespan?

Average Shikorski life expectancy in 1974 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shikorski 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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