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Shakal Family History

Shakal 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: Sakal, Sakai, Shankar, Sharaf, Schaal, Hakala, Staal, Shahan, Saal

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Where is the Shakal family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shakal. 67% of Shakal men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shakal women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shakal were Farmer and 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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Inspector
    50%

What Shakal family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 182 census records available for the last name Shakal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakal 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Shakal. 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 65 military records available for the last name Shakal. For the veterans among your Shakal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakal lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Shakal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shakal in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakal 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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