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Shockow Family History

Shockow 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: Shock, Rockow, Suckow, Klockow, Shockey, Stock, Hock, Shotton

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Where is the Shockow family from?

You can see how Shockow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shockow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shockow family living in Oklahoma. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shockow's in USA. Oklahoma and 1 other state had the highest population of Shockow families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shockow 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 40 census records available for the last name Shockow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shockow 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 Shockow. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shockow. For the veterans among your Shockow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shockow lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1995, in the United States, Shockow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shockow in 1970 was 67, and 87 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shockow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shockow 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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