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Shokey Family History

Shokey 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: Stokey, Shorey, Shockey, Shorkey, Shore, Sankey, Shockley, Stoker

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Where is the Shokey family from?

You can see how Shokey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shokey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shokey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Shokey families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shokey's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Shokey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shokey 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 Shokey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shokey. 50% of Shokey men worked as a Waiter.

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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

  • Waiter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Shokey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 216 census records available for the last name Shokey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shokey 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Shokey. 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 38 military records available for the last name Shokey. For the veterans among your Shokey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shokey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Shokey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Shokey in 1973 was 68, and 88 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shokey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shokey 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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