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Shukes Family History

Shukes 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: Shukis, Shuker, Stukes, Shutes, Sykes, Shukla, Stakes, Tukes, Stutes

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shukes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Shukes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Finisher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shukes. 100% of Shukes men worked as a Finisher.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Shukes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shukes 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Shukes. 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 45 military records available for the last name Shukes. For the veterans among your Shukes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shukes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shukes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Shukes in 1966 was 72, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shukes 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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