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Shakow Family History

Shakow 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: Shadow, Shaw, Shao, Shakoor, Sharrow, Sharlow, Shakir, Rakow, Sanow

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Where is the Shakow family from?

You can see how Shakow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakow family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Shakow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Shakow families living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Shakow's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Shakow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakow 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 Shakow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shakow. 100% of Shakow men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Shakow women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Shakow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Shakow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakow 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Shakow. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shakow. For the veterans among your Shakow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakow lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1995, in the United States, Shakow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Shakow in 1979 was 67, and 92 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shakow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakow 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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