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Shakar Family History

Shakar 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: Shankar, Shakir, Sharar, Shaker, Haar, Schaar, Saar, Sakai, Safar

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Where is the Shakar family from?

You can see how Shakar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shakar family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shakar's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Shakar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakar 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 Shakar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shakar. 100% of Shakar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Shakar women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Shakar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Shakar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakar 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Shakar. 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 56 military records available for the last name Shakar. For the veterans among your Shakar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakar lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Shakar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Shakar in 1962 was 71, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shakar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakar 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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