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Shaskey Family History

Shaskey Name 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: Sharkey, Shasky, Sankey, Hiskey, Shatley, Shackley, Shanley, Askey

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Where is the Shaskey family from?

You can see how Shaskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shaskey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Shaskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Shaskey families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shaskey's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Shaskey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shaskey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Shaskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shaskey. 50% of Shaskey men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Shaskey women worked as a Cashier. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%
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What Shaskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 622 census records available for the last name Shaskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shaskey 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Shaskey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Shaskey. For the veterans among your Shaskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shaskey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Shaskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shaskey in 1969 was 74, and 69 in 1999.

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