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Shakt Family History

Shakt 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: Shaft, Shake, Shaut, Shan, Hatt, Hart, Shah, Shaw, Shao, Haut

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Where is the Shakt family from?

You can see how Shakt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shakt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shakt family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shakt's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Shakt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shakt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Shakt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shakt 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Shakt. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shakt. For the veterans among your Shakt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shakt lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Shakt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Shakt in 1978 was 60, and 78 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shakt 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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