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Shacker Family History

Shacker 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: Hacker, Stacker, Thacker, Shaker, Shanker, Harker, Hawker, Packer

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Where is the Shacker family from?

You can see how Shacker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shacker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Shacker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Shacker families living in Essex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shacker's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Shacker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shacker 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 Shacker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Shacker. 100% of Shacker men worked as a Builders Labourer and 74% of Shacker 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    14%
  • Gown Mechanist
    14%

What Shacker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 964 census records available for the last name Shacker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shacker 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Shacker. 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 70 military records available for the last name Shacker. For the veterans among your Shacker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shacker lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Shacker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shacker in 1977 was 77, and 84 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shacker 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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