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Shurkey Family History

Shurkey 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: Sharkey, Shorkey, Sturkey, Shurley, Shirkey, Hurley, Stuckey, Shirley

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Where is the Shurkey family from?

You can see how Shurkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shurkey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shurkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Shurkey family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shurkey's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Shurkey families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shurkey 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 Shurkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Inspector was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shurkey. 100% of Shurkey women worked as an Inspector.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    100%

What Shurkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 266 census records available for the last name Shurkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shurkey 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Shurkey. 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 75 military records available for the last name Shurkey. For the veterans among your Shurkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shurkey lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Shurkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Shurkey in 1965 was 72, and 89 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shurkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shurkey 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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