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Shikany Family History

Shikany 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: Shan, Ashikaga, Shima, Shibata, Shin, Ishikawa, Shean, Shippey, Siano

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Where is the Shikany family from?

You can see how Shikany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shikany family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shikany families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Shikany families living in Indiana. This was about 30% of all the recorded Shikany's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Shikany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shikany 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 Shikany ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shikany. 34% of Shikany men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Shikany women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shikany were Owner and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%
  • Upholsterer
    17%
  • Owner
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Shikany family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Shikany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shikany 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Shikany. 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 84 military records available for the last name Shikany. For the veterans among your Shikany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shikany lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Shikany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Shikany in 1966 was 77, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shikany 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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