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Shacka Family History

Shacka 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: Shack, Slack, Sack, Shankar, Hack, Stack, Sacca, Chacko, Shock, Sarka

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Where is the Shacka family from?

You can see how Shacka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shacka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shacka families living in Maryland. This was about 40% of all the recorded Shacka's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Shacka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shacka 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 45 census records available for the last name Shacka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shacka 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shacka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Shacka. For the veterans among your Shacka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shacka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Shacka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Shacka in 1962 was 78, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shacka 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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