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Shauks Family History

Shauks 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: Shanks, Shams, Haus, Sacks, Shark, Shands, Shames, Hanks, Shukis

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Where is the Shauks family from?

You can see how Shauks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shauks family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Shauks families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Shauks families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Shauks's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shauks families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Shauks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shauks 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Shauks. 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 316 military records available for the last name Shauks. For the veterans among your Shauks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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