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Shaak Family History

Shaak Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Dutch Schaak.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Shaak family from?

You can see how Shaak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaak family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Shaak families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Shaak family living in Nottinghamshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shaak's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Shaak families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaak 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 Shaak ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shaak. 100% of Shaak women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Shaak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaak 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Shaak. 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 305 military records available for the last name Shaak. For the veterans among your Shaak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaak lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Shaak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Shaak in 1951 was 48, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shaak 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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