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Shokneth Family History

Shokneth 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: Hodnett, Shone, Shoener, Howeth, Shofner, Shontz, Sheth, Shockney

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Where is the Shokneth family from?

You can see how Shokneth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shokneth family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shokneth family living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shokneth's in USA. California and 2 other states had the highest population of Shokneth families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Shokneth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shokneth 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Shokneth. 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 4 military records available for the last name Shokneth. For the veterans among your Shokneth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shokneth lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Shokneth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Shokneth in 1975 was 72, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shokneth 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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