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Shooke Family History

Shooke 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: Hooke, Shook, Hook, Shore, Shock, Stoke, Stokke, Shoop, Shoe, Snook

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Where is the Shooke family from?

You can see how Shooke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shooke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shooke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Shooke families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Shooke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Shooke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shooke 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 163 census records available for the last name Shooke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shooke 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Shooke. 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 30 military records available for the last name Shooke. For the veterans among your Shooke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shooke lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2002, in the United States, Shooke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Shooke in 1975 was 74, and 48 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shooke 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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