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Shaikh Family History

Shaikh Name Meaning

Muslim: variant of Sheikh .

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


Similar surnames: Sheikh, Shain, Shah, Schaich, Shank, Shamah, Shark, Haith, Shaak

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Where is the Shaikh family from?

You can see how Shaikh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaikh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Shaikh families living in West Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shaikh's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Shaikh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaikh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaikh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Shaikh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Shaikh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 370 census records available for the last name Shaikh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaikh 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 450 immigration records available for the last name Shaikh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shaikh. For the veterans among your Shaikh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaikh lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2003, in the United States, Shaikh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Shaikh in 1987 was 28, and 77 in 2003.

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