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Sheaks Family History

Sheaks Surname Meaning

Variant of Sheeks.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sheaks family from?

You can see how Sheaks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheaks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sheaks families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sheaks family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sheaks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sheaks families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheaks 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 Sheaks ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sheaks. 39% of Sheaks men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sheaks women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Machinist
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Sheaks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sheaks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheaks 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sheaks. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 300 military records available for the last name Sheaks. For the veterans among your Sheaks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheaks lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sheaks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sheaks in 1964 was 66, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sheaks 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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