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Shokal Family History

Shokal 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: Sokal, Sokol, Shoaf, Sakal, Skokan, Kokal, Sholar, Shonka, Sholl

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Where is the Shokal family from?

You can see how Shokal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shokal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shokal family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Shokal's in USA. California had the highest population of Shokal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shokal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shokal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Shokal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shokal 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Shokal. 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 13 military records available for the last name Shokal. For the veterans among your Shokal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shokal lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Shokal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Shokal in 1944 was 22, and 94 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shokal 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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