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Shake Family History

Shake Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch and North German Schaack.

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


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Where is the Shake family from?

You can see how Shake families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shake family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shake families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Shake families living in Essex. This was about 22% of all the recorded Shake's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Shake families in 1891.
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What did your Shake ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Shake. 100% of Shake 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Shake. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shake 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Shake. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Shake. For the veterans among your Shake ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shake lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Shake life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shake in 1941 was 25, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shake 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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