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Shoken Family History

Shoken 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: Stoken, Showen, Shoen, Shen, Spoden, Shore, Stoker, Hoen, Schoen

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Where is the Shoken family from?

You can see how Shoken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shoken family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Shoken families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Shoken families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shoken's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Shoken families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shoken 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 39 census records available for the last name Shoken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shoken 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 Shoken. 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 5 military records available for the last name Shoken. For the veterans among your Shoken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shoken lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1997, in the United States, Shoken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shoken in 1988 was 94, and 72 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shoken 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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