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Sheikh Family History

Sheikh Surname Meaning

Muslim: from Arabic shaikh ‘sheikh’ a title denoting a political or spiritual leader of a community.

Shaikh also means ‘chief’ or ‘head’ (Koran 28:23). from a personal name based on Arabic shaikh ‘sheikh’ (see 1 above).

Compare Elsheikh and Shaikh.

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


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Where is the Sheikh family from?

You can see how Sheikh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheikh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sheikh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sheikh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sheikh families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Sheikh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheikh 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 529 immigration records available for the last name Sheikh. 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 861 military records available for the last name Sheikh. For the veterans among your Sheikh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheikh lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Sheikh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sheikh in 1984 was 58, and 65 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheikh 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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