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Shashek Family History

Shashek 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: Hasek, Sasek, Hasher, Sharek, Mashek, Hashem, Hase, Shah, Hashim

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Where is the Shashek family from?

You can see how Shashek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shashek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shashek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Shashek families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Shashek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shashek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shashek 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 Shashek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shashek. 100% of Shashek men worked as a Farming.

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Shashek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Shashek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shashek 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Shashek. 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 16 military records available for the last name Shashek. For the veterans among your Shashek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shashek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Shashek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shashek in 1963 was 72, and 90 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shashek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shashek 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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