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Shoka Family History

Shoka 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: Shonka, Shoda, Sroka, Sok, Shima, Shore, Skok, Shock, Sola, Sha

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Where is the Shoka family from?

You can see how Shoka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Shoka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Shoka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Shoka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoka 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 69 census records available for the last name Shoka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoka 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Shoka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Shoka. For the veterans among your Shoka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Shoka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Shoka in 1964 was 79, and 91 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoka 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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