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Sheeks Family History

Sheeks Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Sheek.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sheeks family from?

You can see how Sheeks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheeks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sheeks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sheeks families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sheeks's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sheeks families in 1891.
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What did your Sheeks ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sheeks. 100% of Sheeks women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sheeks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheeks 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Sheeks. 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 847 military records available for the last name Sheeks. For the veterans among your Sheeks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheeks lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sheeks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sheeks in 1954 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheeks 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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