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Shikin Family History

Shikin 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: Saiki, Shin, Salkin, Simkin, Sonkin, Shinn, Shein, Shakir, Shifrin

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Where is the Shikin family from?

You can see how Shikin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shikin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shikin family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shikin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Shikin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shikin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Shikin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shikin 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 Shikin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Shikin. For the veterans among your Shikin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shikin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1985, in the United States, Shikin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shikin in 1975 was 71, and 71 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shikin 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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