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Shedek Family History

Shedek 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: Sheek, Cherek, Shade, Herek, Sadek, Shedden, Seek, Cheek, Shimek

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Where is the Shedek family from?

You can see how Shedek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shedek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shedek family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Shedek's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Shedek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shedek 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 Shedek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farming was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shedek. 50% of Shedek 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
    50%
  • Operator
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%

What Shedek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Shedek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shedek 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shedek. 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 20 military records available for the last name Shedek. For the veterans among your Shedek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shedek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Shedek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shedek in 1964 was 71, and 61 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shedek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shedek 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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