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Sheekey Family History

Sheekey Name Meaning

from Ó Síthigh see Sheehy with phonetic re-interpretation of internal -h- as -k-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Sheeley, Seeley, Sheehy, Wheeley, Shelley, Sweeney, Sherley, Sharkey

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Where is the Sheekey family from?

You can see how Sheekey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sheekey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sheekey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 13 Sheekey families living in Kentucky. This was about 54% of all the recorded Sheekey's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sheekey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sheekey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sheekey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sheekey. 34% of Sheekey men worked as a Clerk. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sheekey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sheekey 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Sheekey. 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 307 military records available for the last name Sheekey. For the veterans among your Sheekey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sheekey lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sheekey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sheekey in 1964 was 64, and 87 in 2003.

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