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Shosky Family History

Shosky 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: Shasky, Shock, Klosky, Trosky, Shonka, Sholty, Shorey, Shumsky, Shonk

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Where is the Shosky family from?

You can see how Shosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Shosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 45% of all the recorded Shosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Shosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shosky 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 102 census records available for the last name Shosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shosky 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Shosky. 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 26 military records available for the last name Shosky. For the veterans among your Shosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shosky lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1995, in the United States, Shosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Shosky in 1965 was 88, and 86 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shosky 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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