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Shakshaft Family History

Shakshaft 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: Sharaf, Haycraft, Shahan, Saksa, Shanahan, Chalcraft, Shaft, Cashatt

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Where is the Shakshaft family from?

You can see how Shakshaft families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakshaft family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Shakshaft families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Shakshaft families living in Shropshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Shakshaft's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Shakshaft families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Shakshaft. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakshaft 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Shakshaft. 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 3 military records available for the last name Shakshaft. For the veterans among your Shakshaft ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakshaft 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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